pay homage to

idiom

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

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Shins was a collaboration between Last Word Hospitality and creative director Shin Irvin, who wanted to pay homage to the standing-room-only, community-minded slice shops of his Philadelphia youth. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025 The atrium bathes the interior in sunlight, while fun wallpaper, warm millwork, and an abundance of texture pay homage to the past. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025 In fact, when the opera company purchased the property and began rehabilitating it in the 1980s, the goal wasn’t to reinvent it, but to restore it and pay homage to its spirit. Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025 For her red carpet fashion, Collins collaborated with her stylist Andrew Mukamal to pay homage to the late designer Giorgio Armani in a black Privé gown with a plunging neckline, a high slit and a velvet bow. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 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 9 Jan. 2026.

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