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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Trees can be purchased for planting in honor of a loved one.
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Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Nominees Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, RAYE, Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira, and Teddy Swims will take the stage at the Crypto.com Arena in honor of music's biggest night.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Launched in honor of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, the campaign offers an intimate look at the mentors, matriarchs, and trailblazers who have provided the foundation for success on and off the field.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 1 Feb. 2025
New York City has passed a resolution designating January 31 as Cecilia Gentili Day, in honor of the legendary late activist’s impact on her birthday.
—James Factora, Them, 31 Jan. 2025
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Encinitas Advocate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Nominees Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, RAYE, Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira, and Teddy Swims will take the stage at the Crypto.com Arena in honor of music's biggest night.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Launched in honor of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, the campaign offers an intimate look at the mentors, matriarchs, and trailblazers who have provided the foundation for success on and off the field.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 1 Feb. 2025
New York City has passed a resolution designating January 31 as Cecilia Gentili Day, in honor of the legendary late activist’s impact on her birthday.
—James Factora, Them, 31 Jan. 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 6 Feb. 2025.
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