in honor of
As tribute to
In honor of indicates that something is done to show respect, admiration, or remembrance for someone or something: The statue was erected in honor of the fallen soldiers, We're having a party in honor of your promotion.
The phrase suggests the action serves as a tribute or celebration: a moment of silence in honor of the victims.
Deep respect felt
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- venerationProfound admiring respect
- deferenceYielding to another's judgment
homage · devotion · gratitude · loyalty · allegiance · remembrance · salute · bow
Offering of respect
- eulogyTribute for the dead
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- monumentStructure honoring someone remembered
memorial · plaque · statue · epitaph · obituary · legacy · heritage · remembrance
Confirmation of receipt
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- tributeOffering of respect
- kudosPraise and honor
praise · appreciation · credit · distinction · award · medal · laurels · plaudit
Ceremonial set of actions
- processionFormal moving line
- inaugurationFormal beginning ceremony
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
investiture · consecration · ordination · convocation · induction · unveiling · christening · ribbon-cutting
admiration
Deep respect felt
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- venerationProfound admiring respect
deference · homage · devotion · gratitude · loyalty · allegiance · remembrance · salute · bow · standing ovation
tribute
Offering of respect
- eulogyTribute for the dead
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
monument · memorial · plaque · statue · epitaph · obituary · legacy · heritage · remembrance · keepsake
acknowledgment
Confirmation of receipt
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- tributeOffering of respect
kudos · praise · appreciation · credit · distinction · award · medal · laurels · plaudit · ovation
ritual
Ceremonial set of actions
- processionFormal moving line
- inaugurationFormal beginning ceremony
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
coronation · investiture · consecration · ordination · convocation · induction · unveiling · christening · ribbon-cutting · toast
festival
Organized public celebration
banquet · fete · fiesta · soiree · reception · gathering · fundraiser · benefit · dinner · roast
- polite phrasesplease, thank you, yes sir, hello, no sir
- memorialsmemorial, memorial service, memorial statue, memorials, war memorial