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 Recording Academy has renamed its two-year-old Best Song for Social Change Special Merit Award in honor of the late Harry Belafonte, who was a powerful voice for social justice throughout his career.
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 17 July 2024
Popular pies are topped with pickles, inspired by a bacon cheeseburger and one in honor of a hot brown.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 15 July 2024
Dove Cameron who plays Mal in the franchise got a tattoo in honor of her friend and castmate, and Booboo Stewart who plays Jay, and Sofia Carson who plays Evie continuously support The Cameron Boyce Foundation.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 15 July 2024
Ticket sales from the final open practice and the annual 87 Day event – in honor of late 49ers’ legend Dwight Clark and those impacted by ALS – will go toward the Golden Heart Fund that supports 49ers alumni and their families.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 11 July 2024
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 17 July 2024
Popular pies are topped with pickles, inspired by a bacon cheeseburger and one in honor of a hot brown.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 15 July 2024
Dove Cameron who plays Mal in the franchise got a tattoo in honor of her friend and castmate, and Booboo Stewart who plays Jay, and Sofia Carson who plays Evie continuously support The Cameron Boyce Foundation.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 15 July 2024
Ticket sales from the final open practice and the annual 87 Day event – in honor of late 49ers’ legend Dwight Clark and those impacted by ALS – will go toward the Golden Heart Fund that supports 49ers alumni and their families.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 11 July 2024
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“In honor of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20honor%20of. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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