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 Bromance That Keeps on Giving On other birthday news, Nicky Jam celebrated his 44th birthday on March 17, and in honor, his good friend J Balvin took fans down memory lane. — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2025 The Season 2 finale, which dropped Friday, saw Milchick lead a full marching band and drum line in honor of Innie Mark’s big achievement. — Claire Franken, TVLine, 22 Mar. 2025 Using his faithful numbers in honor of his grandfather, the man bought a Powerball ticket in Pueblo for the March 17 drawing, lottery officials said. — Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025 Krispy Kreme unveils new doughnut collection in honor of St. Patrick's Day A new way to order your Frosty? — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in (someone's) honor

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