in honor of

phrase

: as a way to show respect and admiration for (someone)

They're having a dinner in honor of the new coach.

The building was named in honor of the city's founder.

Examples of in honor of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Last year, in honor of her 24th birthday, comedian and actor Grace Reiter and a few friends reenacted The Hunger Games from memory. — Shannon Carlin, Time, 14 July 2026

The exterior blue is called Azzurro Gaia, in honor of the owner’s daughter, and inspired by the specific blue of the Ligurian sea. — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 13 July 2026

Prince George also wore a navy suit during his appearance at June’s Trooping the Colour — the annual celebration and parade in honor of King Charles’ birthday. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Though a few have been mentioned in previous editions of this project in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, these names are worth repeating because their impact was so great. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

Rhymes for in honor of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove