in honor of

phrase

: 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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There’s a lot to unpack here, both with Fordham and the coaster itself, designed by the park’s owner in honor of his dad, who founded Fun Spot America. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Alamo Drafthouse is renaming one of its Austin theaters in honor of Texas native Matthew McConaughey. — Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026 Sarajevo Film Festival has unveiled a new program in honor of the late Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026 Pastore's casket was draped with an American flag in honor of his time serving in the Navy. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 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 13 Aug. 2026.

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