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as in tribute
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 glory
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
the unique homage that we grant to Olympic athletes
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Recent Examples of homage
Mezcal undergirds Soto’s pozole verde cocktail, To Greener Days, an homage to her late father’s favorite dish from Guerrero.
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Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2025
Jimmy Fallon, who served as master of ceremonies, kicked things off with a Blues Brothers homage.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 15 Feb. 2025
The film is a genre mix of family drama, thriller and homage to martial arts movies.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
It’s intended in part as an homage to Durang, a playwright known for his satire, who died last April 2024.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2025
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Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2025
Jimmy Fallon, who served as master of ceremonies, kicked things off with a Blues Brothers homage.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 15 Feb. 2025
The film is a genre mix of family drama, thriller and homage to martial arts movies.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
It’s intended in part as an homage to Durang, a playwright known for his satire, who died last April 2024.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homage
Noun
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The name Gathright Dam pays tribute to Thomas Gathright, the man whose land the Jackson River flooded prior to the impoundment being built.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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Hackman was recognized for his Oscar-winning performance in the film by actor Viola Davis, who paid tribute to the legendary actor after his death.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
Fox News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Another shot at glory Other changes introduced on Starship Version 2 include redesigned forward flaps, which are smaller and closer to the tip of the ship's nose to better protect them from the scorching heat of reentry.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
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Posey plans to use a mixture of scouting, advanced metrics and personal experience to try to return the Giants to glory.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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South Carolina coach Lamont Paris called a 30-second timeout, and Bates dapped up and bumped chests with Missouri coach Dennis Gates, as Mizzou Arena erupted in applause.—
Andy Theobald,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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The courthouse crowd erupted in applause as Mangione's attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, arrived ahead of the hearing.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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And then there were the accolades—namely back-to-back AD100 honors and being named House & Garden’s 2024 Interior Designer of the Year.—
Mel Studach,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2025
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Get to know the pair with a complete relationship timeline, starting with the latest: 2025 Saldaña wins several prestigious accolades for her work in Emilia Perez, with Marco accompanying her to events including the 2025 Academy Awards.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
3 Mar. 2025
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UConn’s Ashlynn Shade was the Big East Freshman of the Year in 2024 after winning the weekly honor six times, and Strong’s rookie season has been even more dominant.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
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The 3,000-square-foot restaurant will feature both indoor and outdoor seating for 150 guests. Collantes, whose Soseki earned a Michelin star in Orlando’s first eligible year for the Guide, has since racked up the honors.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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Modine’s credits include Christopher Nolan’s Oscar winner Oppenheimer, Hard Miles, Miss Virginia and The Martini Shot.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2025
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Just 10 days after her sentencing, Casey was released from jail with credit for time served.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2025
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Song’s Past Lives, also released by A24 and starring Greta Lee and Teo Yoo, debuted to critical acclaim in 2023, getting two Oscar nods including best picture.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Mar. 2025
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Since then, he’s only gone on to greater acclaim, even if his movies have grown far less interesting.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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The film’s non-linear narrative has drawn praise from critics in Spain and abroad.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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Karla Sofía Gascón is singing Conan O'Brien's praises after his Oscars 2025 hosting gig.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Homage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homage. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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