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 Sand Lot Brewery, a renowned saloon in the corner of right field, will unveil a 30th Anniversary Lager in honor of the stadium, as well as a shandy and two other beers.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
On April 1, a GoFundMe was created in honor of Hailey Okula to help cover funeral costs, household bills, baby supplies and time off work.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
The Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal organization, hosted a rosary prayer at Saints Peter and Paul in honor of Carasala Thursday evening.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
Krispy Kreme unveils new doughnut collection in honor of St. Patrick's Day A new way to order your Frosty?
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
On April 1, a GoFundMe was created in honor of Hailey Okula to help cover funeral costs, household bills, baby supplies and time off work.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
The Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal organization, hosted a rosary prayer at Saints Peter and Paul in honor of Carasala Thursday evening.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
Krispy Kreme unveils new doughnut collection in honor of St. Patrick's Day A new way to order your Frosty?
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 Apr. 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 12 Apr. 2025.
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