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

On July 20, the singer, whose father is Bruce Willis, shared an Instagram photo in honor of turning 35. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 July 2026

Other rooms affected include the Yellow Drawing Room and the Centre Room, the latter of which was photographed recently when Queen Camilla hosted a reception in honor of the 75th anniversary of the English National Ballet. — Ben Jureidini, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026

The reading, which includes appetizers and refreshments, is being presented free in honor of Pride Month. — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026

The American Eagle coin is one of many collectibles released by the Mint in honor of America's 250th anniversary. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 July 2026

Rhymes for in honor of

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