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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Flags will fly at half-staff this week in Denver in honor of a civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate who died last week, Mayor Mike Johnston announced Sunday.
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Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
The Dolphins Cancer Challenge is nearing a major milestone, pushing toward raising $100 million for cancer research since the event began in 2010 in honor of Miami Dolphins great Jim Mandich.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
Crawford is the definition of an It Girl, so in honor of her 60th birthday today, shop her no-fail beauty staples, including fragrance, SPF, and lip liner, from $7.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
The family invited anyone coming to Pauley’s funeral on February 20th to wear black and gold in honor of his love for Vanderbilt University.
—Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
The Dolphins Cancer Challenge is nearing a major milestone, pushing toward raising $100 million for cancer research since the event began in 2010 in honor of Miami Dolphins great Jim Mandich.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
Crawford is the definition of an It Girl, so in honor of her 60th birthday today, shop her no-fail beauty staples, including fragrance, SPF, and lip liner, from $7.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
The family invited anyone coming to Pauley’s funeral on February 20th to wear black and gold in honor of his love for Vanderbilt University.
—Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
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“In honor of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20honor%20of. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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