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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Samantha was among the dolls brought back in honor of the brand's 35th anniversary in 2021.
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Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Barbie is launching a new line of dolls without hair in honor of children with hair loss, including its first Ken without hair.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Dallas University of Texas at Dallas UTD’s chapter of Turning Point USA is also organizing a memorial in honor of Kirk’s memory.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
The organization was named in honor of 17-year-old Adam Lemel, who died following a cardiac event suffered while playing in a basketball game in Wisconsin in 1999.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
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Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Barbie is launching a new line of dolls without hair in honor of children with hair loss, including its first Ken without hair.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Dallas University of Texas at Dallas UTD’s chapter of Turning Point USA is also organizing a memorial in honor of Kirk’s memory.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
The organization was named in honor of 17-year-old Adam Lemel, who died following a cardiac event suffered while playing in a basketball game in Wisconsin in 1999.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
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“In honor of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20honor%20of. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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