in honor of
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: 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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The magazine is named in honor of Autherine Lucy Foster, the first African-American student to officially enroll at UA in 1956.
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Tevon Blair, Essence, 10 Dec. 2025
In 1990, Nelson Mandela was invited to the city for a ticker-tape parade, and stayed as a guest in Gracie Mansion, in honor of his release from prison.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The actor, 66, spoke with PEOPLE in honor of Down Syndrome Awareness month in October.
—Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
Greeneville Greeneville, named in honor of Revolutionary War officer Nathanael Greene, showcases its heritage through vintage brick buildings that line its historic downtown.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Dec. 2025
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Tevon Blair, Essence, 10 Dec. 2025
In 1990, Nelson Mandela was invited to the city for a ticker-tape parade, and stayed as a guest in Gracie Mansion, in honor of his release from prison.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The actor, 66, spoke with PEOPLE in honor of Down Syndrome Awareness month in October.
—Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
Greeneville Greeneville, named in honor of Revolutionary War officer Nathanael Greene, showcases its heritage through vintage brick buildings that line its historic downtown.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Dec. 2025
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“In honor of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20honor%20of. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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