pay homage to

phrase

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

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Blending documentary and fictional elements, directors Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw pay homage to the remarkable and charming people whose zest for life shapes and preserves this unique region and its centuries-old culture. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 Fans pay homage to Duff by wearing memorable outfits across her career. Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026 Live venues such as Blue Note Tokyo in Minato and Pit Inn in Shinjuku are world-renowned for their influence, and this new art event’s goal is to pay homage to jazz as a structural principle. News Desk, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026 The dark and moody space is covered with photos, posters, and paintings that pay homage to a bygone era. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026 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 17 Aug. 2026.

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