in (someone's) honor
idiom
: as a way to show respect and admiration for (someone)
They're having a dinner in the new coach's honor.
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The night’s musical guest, pop group MUNA, received the final honor of the night – the Leslie Jordan Award for Excellence in the Arts, named in honor of the late actor.
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Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 May 2024
On Thursday, May 16, a vigil was held by the local community at the RCS District Office in honor of Asher.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
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Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 May 2024
On Thursday, May 16, a vigil was held by the local community at the RCS District Office in honor of Asher.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
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“In (someone's) honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20%28someone%27s%29%20honor. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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