in (someone's) honor
phrase
: 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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“In (someone's) honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20%28someone%27s%29%20honor. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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