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

In June, Jimmy Eat World embarked on a tour of North America in honor of the 25th anniversary of their album Bleed American. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026

The day was also a feast in honor of the recipient – typically the prefect of Rome, who supervised the city’s jurisdictions and police. — Joëlle Rollo-Koster, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026

Last week, the county Board of Supervisors voted to rename a section of Avenue Q in Palmdale in honor of the slain deputy. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Dancing With the Stars is bringing the Super Bowl to the ballroom for a special theme night in honor of the big game. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for in honor of

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