pay homage to

idiom

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

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While fans are used to Kate Middleton channeling Princess Diana with her fashion, no one expected Queen Camilla, the wife of Diana’s ex-husband King Charles, to also pay homage to the late Princess of Wales. Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 23 June 2025 Many films try to pay homage to 2001, but Sunshine is one of the few that at least approaches its grandeur, while Boyle introduces a deep pessimism that makes this movie a worthy spiritual follow-up to 28 Days Later’s profound despair. Tim Grierson, Vulture, 20 June 2025 The celebration of Hester’s life will pay homage to her and other victims of anti-trans violence and LGBTQ+ figures in Black history. Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025 Styles include linen/cotton coordinates and a modern cotton/lyocell denim camp shirt Details like patch pockets, natural trims and light layers pay homage to the classic summer safari aesthetic. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 June 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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