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as in tribute
a formal expression of praise
the poem is a moving homage to all who have served in our nation's armed services
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as in glory
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
the unique homage that we grant to Olympic athletes
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Recent Examples of homage
The last focaccia is an homage to the sandwiches Uditi used to help his uncle sell under a bridge in Naples as a kid.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
In a homage to the theme, individuals could place a pin in a map top show where their ancestors were from.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2025
The collection is an homage to the rich history of needlework, quilting and handmade artistry, aiming to connect modern makers with timeless designs from the past.
—Courtney Lane, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2025
The singer then premiered the title track, a homage to the roots of 1980s Americana and gritty heartland rock in the vein of Bruce Springsteen instead of the pop music of his debut.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
In a homage to the theme, individuals could place a pin in a map top show where their ancestors were from.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2025
The collection is an homage to the rich history of needlework, quilting and handmade artistry, aiming to connect modern makers with timeless designs from the past.
—Courtney Lane, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2025
The singer then premiered the title track, a homage to the roots of 1980s Americana and gritty heartland rock in the vein of Bruce Springsteen instead of the pop music of his debut.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homage
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Prince Harry is paying tribute to his mother’s legacy by celebrating the changemakers of tomorrow.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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And Sarah Silverman's comedy special, Sarah Silverman: Postmortem, out May 20, pays tribute to her stepmother and father, who died just days apart in 2023.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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Harris and several co-owners, including Mitch Rales and Mark Ein, grew up as Washington football fans during that era, which included the glory days of three Super Bowl championships from 1982-91.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Players, coaching staff and fans all celebrated together on the pitch and in the club’s bar after the game, singing, dancing and revelling in title glory.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Thousands of troops from multiple branches of the military rehearsed for weeks under the adoring eyes and feverish applause from the local people.—
Nga Pham,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2025
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The vice president’s comments received applause from the crowd, which was made up of business leaders and students, according to reporters traveling with Vance in India.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
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Scherzinger, 46, is receiving accolades for another Broadway production, Sunset Blvd.—
Lawrence Yee,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Other Southern cities to receive accolades included Orlando, Florida at No. 3; Savannah, Georgia at No. 6; Key West, Florida at No. 7; Austin, Texas at No. 10; Nashville, Tennessee at No. 11; and Asheville, North Carolina at No. 12.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 May 2025
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The honors will be given at the upcoming NATPE Budapest event.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Academy announced NBCUniversal as the Webby Media Company of the Year for earning the most honors across all Webby categories with four Webby wins, nine People’s Voice wins, 19 nominees and 11 honorees.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
22 Apr. 2025
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The more important one comes at the very end of the credits.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Indiana couldn’t get enough stops against the NBA’s top offense in 2024 – though to their credit, almost nobody could.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Despite struggling to find distribution in the U.S., No Other Land earned wide critical acclaim (and some criticism) ahead of its Best Documentary win at the 2025 Oscars.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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In 2016, Fierstein reprised his iconic Broadway role as Edna Turnblad in NBC’s Hairspray Live!, to great acclaim.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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While the band’s members did not directly reference the Trump administration’s efforts to defund the organizations, RFE/RL president and CEO Stephen Capus was more direct in his praise for the song and the group’s efforts to help shine a light on the services’ vital work.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
2 May 2025
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Other rival evaluators heaped similar praise on the 19-year-old Lombard, the Yankees’ top prospect who has had a hot start at High-A Hudson Valley and could be in the major-league starting infield by next season.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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“Homage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homage. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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