pay homage to

idiom

: to honor
Her paintings pay homage to women artists of the past.

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The film seeks to reflect on the value of cinema and pay homage to the creative process and communal experience of moviegoing. Sara Merican, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025 Tap into their sense of harmony by paying tribute to one of the Muses of Greek mythology, or pay homage to the scales that represent their sign by dressing them up as a judge. Ella Cerón, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025 Their goal was to pay homage to beer’s long heritage while also adding modern twists in recipes and taproom design. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025 The Queen of Country herself, Reba McEntire, took the stage Sunday night at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards to pay homage to the 40th anniversary of The Golden Girls. Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pay homage to

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“Pay homage to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20homage%20to. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.

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