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 third eaglet, named Misty in honor of a former volunteer, died after a snowstorm hit the area.
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Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
The proud dad had previously gotten tattoos in honor of Sidibe on his finger and thigh
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Gabourey Sidibe's husband is debuting some new ink in honor of their little ones.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Many tried their hand at creating their garments entirely, such as one attendee who upcycled a denim FUBU jacket, makeshifting flowy sleeves out of lime green and black skirts, in honor of Charlie XCX’s brat aesthetic.
—Cierra Black, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025
The viewpoint was named in honor of the women who helped preserve the site in the mid-20th century and offers one of the gorge’s most iconic panoramas—a sweeping, unobstructed gaze across the river valley, with the crown-like Vista House perched on its promontory in the distance.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
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Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
The proud dad had previously gotten tattoos in honor of Sidibe on his finger and thigh
Comments
Gabourey Sidibe's husband is debuting some new ink in honor of their little ones.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Many tried their hand at creating their garments entirely, such as one attendee who upcycled a denim FUBU jacket, makeshifting flowy sleeves out of lime green and black skirts, in honor of Charlie XCX’s brat aesthetic.
—Cierra Black, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025
The viewpoint was named in honor of the women who helped preserve the site in the mid-20th century and offers one of the gorge’s most iconic panoramas—a sweeping, unobstructed gaze across the river valley, with the crown-like Vista House perched on its promontory in the distance.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 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 1 May. 2025.
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