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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All three carry a special emblem in honor of the maison’s 270th anniversary.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2025
Following a recent screening of the iconic holiday movie at the Academy Museum in honor of the film's 35th anniversary, the 45-year-old actor and the movie's director, Chris Columbus, sat down for a Q&A, in which Culkin shared that his two kids are big fans of the movie.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
The former child star reunited with costars in 2013 for a performance in honor of School of Rock's 10-year anniversary, also dropping in on the Broadway production in 2015.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
The offer is in honor of National Bacon Day and can be redeemed through the Wendy's app after customers create an account and make a purchase.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2025
Following a recent screening of the iconic holiday movie at the Academy Museum in honor of the film's 35th anniversary, the 45-year-old actor and the movie's director, Chris Columbus, sat down for a Q&A, in which Culkin shared that his two kids are big fans of the movie.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
The former child star reunited with costars in 2013 for a performance in honor of School of Rock's 10-year anniversary, also dropping in on the Broadway production in 2015.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
The offer is in honor of National Bacon Day and can be redeemed through the Wendy's app after customers create an account and make a purchase.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 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 4 Jan. 2026.
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