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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There’s a suite named in honor of another Barcelonan painterly genius, Joan Miró, and one deservedly for César Ritz. —

John Oseid, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 On Sunday, December 22, the 43-year-old singer posted a birthday tribute on Instagram in honor of her stepson, Kassem Jr. (KJ), turning 18 years old. —

Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 Also along were Cimarusti’s wife, pastry chef Cristina Echiverri, and executive chef Sam Baxter of Connie and Ted’s, another Cimarusti restaurant, named in honor of his grandparents. —

Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024 Banks, retail stores, restaurant chains and even post offices tend to close or adopt limited hours in honor of Christmas Eve. —

Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in (someone's) honor

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