pay homage to

idiom

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

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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 For East Coast fans seeking a place to pay homage to Reiner, Katz's offers a meaningful spot to gather without traveling to Los Angeles, Dell said. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025 Each uniform will feature a new patch on both sleeves that pay homage to the department’s past. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Dec. 2025 How does Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase, Grover, and the rest of the characters honor or pay homage to the Greek gods? Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 8 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 21 Dec. 2025.

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