in the name of

phrase

1

: by authority of

open in the name of the law

2

: for the reason of : using the excuse of

called for reforms in the name of progress

Examples of in the name of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And thanks to those many eyes under the waves working together (unknowingly) in the name of science, conservation can be informed by a wider network of observers, each contributing small pieces to a much larger ecological puzzle! — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

So this isn’t a green light to start guzzling caramel oat lattes in the name of your health. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 22 July 2026

Supporters of stronger detection tools point to the limited intrusions people already accept in the name of public safety, from airport security searches to DUI checks. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 July 2026

One can see this most clearly in so many businesses’ willingness to embrace AI in the name of furthering their pursuits. — William Jones, USA Today, 20 July 2026

Rhymes for in the name of

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