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as in tributes
a formal expression of praise
the poem is a moving homage to all who have served in our nation's armed services
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as in glories
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
the unique homage that we grant to Olympic athletes
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Recent Examples of homages
The concourses in each stand, for instance, have all been given a different theme, ranging from homages to Everton greats through to fan culture and even the city’s industrial and musical heritage.
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The renovation rebuilt the west, southwest and north sides of the stadium, along with brand-new seating, a larger scoreboard and homages to the state.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2025
But homages to Steven Spielberg’s 1993 original, a starry cast (including Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Oscar winner Mahershala Ali) and dinos aplenty can only do so much when saddled with generic characters and a rickety plot.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
But there are nods to the various parts of his life, homages to the people and work that inspire him to his own best work.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The film has been the subject of many homages in cinema and television for the past half century.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2025
Elsewhere are homages to Madeleine Castaing, Robert Mallet-Stevens, and Renzo Mongiardino, among other titans of the past.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2025
But the homages are never rote—every choice is skewed and supercharged.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2025
Unveiled to the world in 2018 at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, the presidential paintings of the Obamas broke from the pattern of stodgy official portraits before them by featuring bold colors, evocative imagery and subtle homages to Black American history.
—Kaila Philo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Feb. 2025
Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The renovation rebuilt the west, southwest and north sides of the stadium, along with brand-new seating, a larger scoreboard and homages to the state.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2025
But homages to Steven Spielberg’s 1993 original, a starry cast (including Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Oscar winner Mahershala Ali) and dinos aplenty can only do so much when saddled with generic characters and a rickety plot.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
But there are nods to the various parts of his life, homages to the people and work that inspire him to his own best work.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The film has been the subject of many homages in cinema and television for the past half century.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2025
Elsewhere are homages to Madeleine Castaing, Robert Mallet-Stevens, and Renzo Mongiardino, among other titans of the past.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2025
But the homages are never rote—every choice is skewed and supercharged.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2025
Unveiled to the world in 2018 at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, the presidential paintings of the Obamas broke from the pattern of stodgy official portraits before them by featuring bold colors, evocative imagery and subtle homages to Black American history.
—Kaila Philo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homages
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Following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10 during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University, tributes have poured in from across the country—including from several Dancing With the Stars alumni.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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More tributes, including flowers, American flags and messages to Kirk have been placed inside the courtyard.—
Sophia Compton , Andrea Margolis , Olivia Palombo,
FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Since taking the reins as the CEO of its racing division in late 2016, Brown has overseen McLaren’s evolution from a team stuck in the shadow of past glories to one that now sits atop the F1 world once more.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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The poet’s reminiscences form the core of several poems that rank among the glories of twentieth-century American literature.—
Dan Chiasson,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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In his role as an officer, Baker received multiple chief’s commendations, including one in 2011 for his role in flawlessly executing multiple critical tasks during a domestic shooting incident involving a man who allegedly shot and wounded his wife in their suburban townhouse neighborhood.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Highest commendations to those who made history voting for and passing it through both chambers of the legislature.—
Robert Turner,
Baltimore Sun,
2 June 2025
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During its run, This Is Us was nominated 39 times at the Emmy Awards, winning four accolades overall.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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The accolades keep coming for Lilo, the immersive 22-seat fine-dining restaurant that opened in April in Carlsbad.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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The citations and altercations came to a head on June 2, Daniels said, when Del Toro called Lee’s Summit police to break up a last-day-of-school barbecue that Daniels was hosting for some other families.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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According to the city, there are 3,100 citations issued every year.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Bueckers was voted a starter in the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game and won Rookie of the Month honors in June, July and August.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Barrett won medalist honors with a score of 33 for East Bridgewater (5-2) in a 117-73 nonleague win over Cardinal Spellman.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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Though the book was met with abysmal reviews, it was included in a larger collection of Bowles’s work that received critical acclaim in her lifetime, and in recent years has become an object of fervid admiration.—
Nicole Flattery,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Practically dumped into theaters last year, this deserves greater acclaim.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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But consumers can now tap $3,500 in annual benefits, according to American Express, mostly in the form of credits offsetting purchases made on the card, more than twice the previous level.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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In January, Mati Carbon signed a deal to sell 5,000 tonnes worth of carbon credits to Shopify, its biggest sale to date.—
Eduardo Garcia,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Homages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homages. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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