pay homage to

idiom

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

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While wearing clothes from the actual Wicked wardrobe post-filming comes as a new move for the actress, stepping out in outfits that pay homage to the movie has been an ongoing trend for Grande and the cast. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025 The game, now in its fifth year, is intended to pay homage to the league’s history and give young players an opportunity to showcase their skills. Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2025 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 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 30 Sep. 2025.

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