pay homage to

phrase

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

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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 For Wang, Magnolia Tree is meant to pay homage to a historic magnolia tree in the store’s backyard, quietly witnessing not only Shanghai’s ever-evolving street life but also an intimate encounter that ultimately inspired the collaboration. Denni Hu, Footwear News, 30 July 2026 While there is probably a refined way to pay homage to the humble tuber, Mount Jackson has happily chosen chaos instead. Kinsey Gidick, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026 Entering a season in which they are favored to win the Super Bowl, the Rams have added uniforms that pay homage to past glory. Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 24 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 1 Aug. 2026.

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