in homage to

idiom

: as a sign of respect for
People bowed in homage to the king as he passed by.

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The show paying homage to their 1999 Millennium album has found fans showing up in all-white outfits in homage to that LP’s iconic cover. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2026 Cunha’s strike to win that game against Arsenal was a tremendous goal to cap off an equally good performance, and kickstarted hundreds of United fans doing surfing impressions in homage to his celebration. Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026 When Ranch 616 opened in 1999, the drink officially landed on the menu, named Ranch Water in homage to his hunting days. Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026 The stainless steel fungus will be lowered Sunday night in homage to the town's acres of mushroom fields. Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in homage to

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“In homage to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20homage%20to. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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