in honor of
idiom
: as a way to show respect and admiration for (someone)
They're having a dinner in honor of the new coach.
The building was named in honor of the city's founder.
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And that’s because Carlos Santana, who had the foresight not to name a band in honor of his rhythm section, made the song his own and ran it up the pop charts.
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Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 11 July 2025
But in honor of the celebration, McDonald's is giving away another free medium order of fries with a $1 minimum purchase in the app through Sunday, July 13.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 10 July 2025
Starting July 15 — in honor of Mahomes’ jersey number — fans can purchase a Mini Patrick Plunge beer koozie on Coors Light’s website.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
As avid travelers know, Away luggage recently became available at Amazon, and now, the rarely-ever-on-sale brand is sporting some big markdowns in honor of Prime Day.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 11 July 2025
But in honor of the celebration, McDonald's is giving away another free medium order of fries with a $1 minimum purchase in the app through Sunday, July 13.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 10 July 2025
Starting July 15 — in honor of Mahomes’ jersey number — fans can purchase a Mini Patrick Plunge beer koozie on Coors Light’s website.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
As avid travelers know, Away luggage recently became available at Amazon, and now, the rarely-ever-on-sale brand is sporting some big markdowns in honor of Prime Day.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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“In honor of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20honor%20of. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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