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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Mahomes' fresh fade made its official Instagram debut in a joint post with his wife, Brittany Mahomes, in honor of their daughter Sterling's 4th birthday earlier this month.
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
And now, in honor of Black History Month, their latest grant is giving back to the Ghetto Film School.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
Milioti's Falcone, who now goes by Sofia Gigante in honor of her mother, is the daughter of deceased crime boss Carmine Falcone (Mark Strong in flashbacks in the series; John Turturro in The Batman).
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 Feb. 2025
It will be followed by a special screening of Roberto Rossellini’s 1954 film Journey to Italy, starring Ingrid Bergman, in honor of Rossellini and Bergman’s daughter Isabella Rossellini, who, for her supporting performance in Conclave, is nominated for an Oscar for the first time.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2025
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
And now, in honor of Black History Month, their latest grant is giving back to the Ghetto Film School.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
Milioti's Falcone, who now goes by Sofia Gigante in honor of her mother, is the daughter of deceased crime boss Carmine Falcone (Mark Strong in flashbacks in the series; John Turturro in The Batman).
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 Feb. 2025
It will be followed by a special screening of Roberto Rossellini’s 1954 film Journey to Italy, starring Ingrid Bergman, in honor of Rossellini and Bergman’s daughter Isabella Rossellini, who, for her supporting performance in Conclave, is nominated for an Oscar for the first time.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2025
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“In honor of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20honor%20of. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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