How to Use in honor of in a Sentence

in honor of

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  • Kelly Osbourne has gotten a tattoo in honor of her late dad, Ozzy Osbourne.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
  • Kelly Osbourne got a special tattoo in honor of her late dad, Ozzy Osbourne.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
  • The middle name was in honor of Madison and Liz's father, who died of cancer in 2021.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
  • Did Gigi Hadid just get a new haircut in honor of Taylor Swift's wedding?
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • Adding 7 and 2 would be 9, but that was retired in honor of Charlie Conacher and Ted Kennedy.
    — Matt Reigle, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • It has been renamed the Pope Francis Pier in honor of a visit the late pontiff made here in 2013.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2026
  • Instead, the bubbly was uncorked in honor of utilityman Tyler Tolbert.
    — Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
  • And after celebrating by mimicking a fishing motion in honor of his Bass Pro Shops sponsor, Briscoe soaked it all in.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2026
  • As far afield as Malaysia and Thailand, fans celebrated the singer’s big day with parties of their own – hosting bachelorette-style fetes in honor of Swift’s wedding.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Time capsules preserve a snapshot of history for future generations, capturing the people, culture, and achievements of an era—often in honor of an important milestone.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 June 2026
  • And in honor of the Fourth of July weekend, so many coveted styles are on sale, with some even double discounted with checkout code SAVE.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • The cookie will also feature 13 different cookie embossments in honor of the group’s 13th anniversary, which was on June 13.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Months prior, on April 8, Paltrow, 53, posted a sweet Instagram tribute in honor of Moses' 20th birthday.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • During this month of celebrations, here’s a patriotic red, white, and blue salad created in honor of the USA’s 250th birthday.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 8 July 2026
  • The president's Cabinet first announced the decision for the bill back in March in honor of America's 250th anniversary.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • The American Film Institute announced that, in honor of Brooks' birthday, Blazing Saddles is now the funniest movie ever made.
    — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 28 June 2026
  • In April 2020, the pop superstar shared a candid photo of herself and Austin to her social media in honor of National Siblings Day.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • Amid news of his death, the official Instagram page for Flackstock, a festival created in honor of Caroline Flack, paid tribute to Paul Flack.
    — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • The restaurant is hosting a community event in honor of Montecino-Navarro on Thursday, July 2, where a portion of the proceeds will go to his family.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • Karissa Waddick The United States Mint has released new currency and collectors items in honor of the country's 250th anniversary.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 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, 5 July 2026
  • Some Portugal fans rose to their feet during the 21st minute (in honor of Jota’s jersey number), unveiling a banner featuring the beloved player’s image and releasing balloons that featured his jersey number.
    — Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • One sapling was presented by the Walt Disney Hometown Museum to Disneyland as a gift in honor of the park’s 50th anniversary in 2005.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 July 2026
  • The Elk Grove Animal Shelter is lowering adoption fees for pets throughout July in an effort to find 250 furry friends new homes in honor of the nation’s 250th birthday.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026
  • The event featured performances by Stevie Nicks and Paul McCartney, who reportedly played one of the Beatles’ most beloved songs for the very first time since 1964 in honor of the couple.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026
  • Stewart's involvement in the project, which is taking place in honor of America's 250th anniversary, will include garden plans and community programming, including a garden restoration documentary.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
  • Fireworks displays have been shown on the Strip and in downtown Las Vegas since June 6 and will continue through July 25 in honor of the United States' 250th birthday.
    — Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Disneyland is offering Anaheim residents $71 tickets in honor of the 71st anniversary of the park — which debuted on July 17, 1955.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 6 July 2026
  • Well Brody saw something when crafting his latest creation — Cane's Anthem, an original mural commissioned in honor of the third anniversary of fast food chain Raising Cane's opening its global flagship in Times Square.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026
  • In April, Swift also released an essay in honor of her friend as part of Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2026 list, sharing a behind-the-scenes glimpse at their years-long friendship.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 3 July 2026

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