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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The chain also announced a new doughnut collection in honor of Pac-Man.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Pamela Anderson first ditched makeup in honor of her longtime makeup artist, Alexis Vogel, who died of cancer in 2019.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 May 2025
Following the announcement of his forthcoming album Britpop, Robbie Williams was awarded the PRS for Music Icon Award in honor of his extensive songwriting catalog.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 22 May 2025
The Holy Name Cathedral, in the heart of downtown Chicago, held a special Mass in honor of Pope Leo.
—Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 22 May 2025
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Pamela Anderson first ditched makeup in honor of her longtime makeup artist, Alexis Vogel, who died of cancer in 2019.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 May 2025
Following the announcement of his forthcoming album Britpop, Robbie Williams was awarded the PRS for Music Icon Award in honor of his extensive songwriting catalog.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 22 May 2025
The Holy Name Cathedral, in the heart of downtown Chicago, held a special Mass in honor of Pope Leo.
—Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 22 May 2025
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“In honor of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20honor%20of. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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