in honor of
idiom
: 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
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Flags will be lowered to half-staff today in honor of Paul Babbitt Jr., who passed away earlier this month, according to a press release.
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Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
On April 7, Smith’s father, Will, saluted Chan with a sweet Instagram post in honor of his birthday.
—Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Keep scrolling to see 20 of his top sartorial moments in honor of his birthday.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
Eclipse sugar cookies with butter cream frosting sold for $3 each and people were already lined up before noon at the Whirligig Brewing pub which had made a special ale in honor of the eclipse.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
The city will host a blood drive April 10 in honor of late Fayetteville police officer Stephen Carr, who was killed in 2019 in the line of duty, according to a news release from the city.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 2 Apr. 2024
Her production team shared the throwback snap of her in honor of her 50th birthday.
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Ready For Bedtime
Then an infant, the future singer adorably looks up at her photographer.
—Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Remember, this was the woman who refused to wear Chiefs gear to cheer on Travis Kelce during the Super Bowl, instead opting to wear a red Cincinnati Bearcats top in honor of his college football days.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2024
Some of the top brick and mortar locations have closed their doors in honor of Easter, while others are going about business as usual.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Mar. 2024
Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
On April 7, Smith’s father, Will, saluted Chan with a sweet Instagram post in honor of his birthday.
—Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Keep scrolling to see 20 of his top sartorial moments in honor of his birthday.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
Eclipse sugar cookies with butter cream frosting sold for $3 each and people were already lined up before noon at the Whirligig Brewing pub which had made a special ale in honor of the eclipse.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
The city will host a blood drive April 10 in honor of late Fayetteville police officer Stephen Carr, who was killed in 2019 in the line of duty, according to a news release from the city.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 2 Apr. 2024
Her production team shared the throwback snap of her in honor of her 50th birthday.
31 of 224
Ready For Bedtime
Then an infant, the future singer adorably looks up at her photographer.
—Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Remember, this was the woman who refused to wear Chiefs gear to cheer on Travis Kelce during the Super Bowl, instead opting to wear a red Cincinnati Bearcats top in honor of his college football days.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2024
Some of the top brick and mortar locations have closed their doors in honor of Easter, while others are going about business as usual.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Mar. 2024
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