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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Additionally, the telecast will celebrate the legacy of José Alfredo Jiménez with a tribute in honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth. — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026 Davidson presided over the ribbon cutting at the 27 Club, named in honor of musicians who died prematurely at that age. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026 Then Traitors star Maura Higgins lifted the mood with a spirited jig in honor of her beloved home country of Ireland. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2026 The species is named in honor of the late Ermi Zhao, a renowned Chinese herpetologist. — Aspen Pflughoeft, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in honor of

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“In honor of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20honor%20of. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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