pay homage to

idiom

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

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Today, the place that birthed Motown and Detroit techno—and was a key influence in shaping garage rock, hip-hop, blues, and jazz—is home to vibrant music festivals, timeless concert halls, and museums and institutions that pay homage to its musical heritage. AFAR Media, 15 May 2025 Rollins got caught trying to go for a superplex and Punk and Reigns worked together to pay homage to the Legion of Doom. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025 Even the ceramics and wooden sculptures around the resort pay homage to a centuries-old Paantu ritual, in which locals decorate themselves and their houses with mud and grass for good fortune. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025 Nail artists today are adding a modern touch by mixing in details such as rhinestones and gradients to pay homage to the original design. Thalía Henao, Allure, 11 Apr. 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 29 May. 2025.

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