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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During a week-long guest hosting gig on SiriusXM’s Women of Country channel in honor of Women's History Month, Ballerini opened up about getting to know Pearce before either of them were famous.
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Jack Irvin, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
The program was created in honor of Rosario Sierra, the late mother of vocalist Fher Olvera.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2025
Three things to know: The playlist was announced on Friday in honor of Commonwealth Day celebrations, which commence next week.
—Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 7 Mar. 2025
According to the resolution passed, Turner will lie in honor at the Hall of the House of Representatives on March 13 and 14 next week.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
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Jack Irvin, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
The program was created in honor of Rosario Sierra, the late mother of vocalist Fher Olvera.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2025
Three things to know: The playlist was announced on Friday in honor of Commonwealth Day celebrations, which commence next week.
—Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 7 Mar. 2025
According to the resolution passed, Turner will lie in honor at the Hall of the House of Representatives on March 13 and 14 next week.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 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 18 Mar. 2025.
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