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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Moroccan Night: Alliance Française San Diego is holding a special event in honor of Francophonie Month.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
The fast-food chain is offering 99-cent Corn Dogs on Saturday in honor of National Corn Day at all participating locations nationwide.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
During a week-long guest hosting gig on SiriusXM’s Women of Country channel in honor of Women's History Month, Ballerini opened up about getting to know Pearce before either of them were famous.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
The two women and their supporters are seeking a pardon, an apology and a national memorial in honor of all those accused and convicted of witchcraft during the law’s 173-year reign.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
The fast-food chain is offering 99-cent Corn Dogs on Saturday in honor of National Corn Day at all participating locations nationwide.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
During a week-long guest hosting gig on SiriusXM’s Women of Country channel in honor of Women's History Month, Ballerini opened up about getting to know Pearce before either of them were famous.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
The two women and their supporters are seeking a pardon, an apology and a national memorial in honor of all those accused and convicted of witchcraft during the law’s 173-year reign.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
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“In honor of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20honor%20of. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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