in honor of

In celebration of, as a mark of respect for, as in We are holding a banquet in honor of the president. [c. 1300]

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“The worst of him was not very nice, true, but nobody is perfect! We can name our son Edward after the best of your father, in honor of the father you would like to be. I have complete faith in you, Fredrick!”

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“In honor of the great orations of antiquity,” Alexander intoned.

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Shy as a mouse, she asked if she might wear a real Swanburne uniform in honor of the day.

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“I am Miss Penelope Lumley, a proud graduate of this fine school. In honor of today’s CAKE, and with permission from your headmistress, Miss Charlotte Mortimer, I would like to propose...a treasure hunt!”

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“It sounds frightfully close. Perhaps Fredrick has ordered a roast suckling for dinner in honor of our visit.”

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