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 chain also announced a new doughnut collection in honor of Pac-Man.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 23 May 2025
The event will include guest speakers, a flyover and ceremonial tossing of a memorial wreath over the ship in honor of the fallen.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
In May 2021, de Rossi posted an Instagram photo with Augie in honor of National Pet Rescue Day.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 22 May 2025
At the center of the island stands a striking obelisk, erected in 1835 in honor of the Swedish King who supported the project.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 23 May 2025
The event will include guest speakers, a flyover and ceremonial tossing of a memorial wreath over the ship in honor of the fallen.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
In May 2021, de Rossi posted an Instagram photo with Augie in honor of National Pet Rescue Day.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 22 May 2025
At the center of the island stands a striking obelisk, erected in 1835 in honor of the Swedish King who supported the project.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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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 25 May. 2025.
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