How to Use pay homage to in a Sentence
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But a few stopped by the student union to pay homage to the victims.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 15 Feb. 2023
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The Elle, in some ways, tries to pay homage to the places that came before it.
—Meagan Flynn, Washington Post, 11 July 2024
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Today, visitors still stroll by the boat to pay homage to the beloved artist.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
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The goal was to pay homage to all of Brooks' work without repeating it.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2023
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One of his goals was to pay homage to pioneers who played integral roles in its growth.
—Chelsea Hylton, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2023
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With the best of spring in mind, each of these courses will pay homage to a season of renewal.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
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Now, some of his famous friends are putting on a tribute concert to pay homage to the late singer’s life and songs.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024
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The dark and moody space is covered with photos, posters, and paintings that pay homage to a bygone era.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
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But what awaits the 80-acre site is a rebirth that will pay homage to the mall's history.
—Thomas France, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2022
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The Valkyries went all out to pay homage to the Bay Area in their first-ever game.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
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Custom clothing designers and artists pay homage to it in hats, shirts and artwork.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
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Their goal was to pay homage to beer’s long heritage while also adding modern twists in recipes and taproom design.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
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Having the opportunity to do this show was a way to pay homage to her and a way to push it even further.
—Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2023
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But modern manga artists are far more likely to pay homage to other manga than to foreign comics.
—Matt Alt, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
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The brand has released its latest collection with an array of pieces to pay homage to his life and legacy.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 May 2024
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Down to the artwork on the walls, the two pay homage to Asian-American culture.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
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The museum is filled with items that pay homage to Walker, such as cotton and washboards.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
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For this luxe set of bar tools, Ralph Lauren decided to pay homage to his favorite cars.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
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Hearing him pay homage to Land — in the same neighborhood Land grew up in — will be a double treat.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2023
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This wall decor is the perfect gift for any snowboarder looking to pay homage to their favorite trails in the comfort of their own home.
—John Thompson, Men's Health, 2 Dec. 2022
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As for inside the ballroom, Harmon said the design would pay homage to the history of the show.
—Jazz Tangcay, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2023
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To pay homage to the station's history, the couple also bought an old fire truck to put in their backyard for their kids to play with.
—Celia Fernandez lauren Shamo, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
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The ride started as a way to pay homage to the pioneers of early Texas, and to help promote the Rodeo.
—Brittanie Shey, Chron, 24 Feb. 2023
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And with the original turning 30 this year, the timing is almost too perfect to pay homage to the pop-rock smash.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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As a lifelong Bowie fan, Cordell’s goal with this book was to pay homage to Bowie’s larger-than-life persona.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
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Audiences just can’t get enough of films that offer frights and scares, or even family-friendly flicks that pay homage to spooky season.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
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Jalmari brings the raw action and emotional depth needed to pay homage to this legendary character.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
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Wide side moldings and an abundance of matte-black trim pay homage to the modern German design ethic.
—Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 18 Apr. 2023
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But visitors to New York shouldn’t miss a chance to pay homage to the fight for equality that in many ways took root in the city.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
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The singer’s resistance to top-of-face tweaking does not extend to her delicate brows, which pay homage to a living legend.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2023
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