pay homage to

phrase

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

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The area’s adorable cobblestoned streets and historic buildings all pay homage to its past as a 17th-century maritime hub, and Evalina’s location directly on the working waterfront (one of only 15 in New England cities) is well worth exploring. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026 The sightseeing tour takes fans to several spots that pay homage to original band members McCartney, Starr, John Lennon and George Harrison. Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 As per other members of the British royal family, Queen Camilla often wears those sentimental pieces during special occasions as a way to pay homage to the long-reigning British monarch. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 July 2026 The defense did their best to pay homage to the 2016 club, which was the best in baseball in outs above average and defensive runs saved that season. Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 18 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 27 Jul. 2026.

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