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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So in honor of Taylor Swift's birthday today, December 13th, Humankind is sharing our top three Eras Tour ticket surprises that made some lucky super fans live out their wildest dreams in real time. —

Kendall Malinchock, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024 Today, in honor of Taylor Swift’s birthday, take a look back at her best looks from 2024. —

Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024 The foundation held a fundraiser in Atlanta earlier this month in honor of Rashaan’s 50th birthday (Oct. 4). —

Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 10 Dec. 2024 In 2023, Biden created a national monument across three sites in Illinois and Mississippi in honor of Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley. —

Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in honor of