HOMAGE Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the noun 'homage' differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of homage are deference , honor , and reverence . While all these words mean "respect and esteem shown to another," homage adds the implication of accompanying praise. // paying homage to Shakespeare

Q: Where would 'deference' be a reasonable alternative to 'homage'?

The words deference and homage can be used in similar contexts, but deference implies a yielding or submitting to another's judgment or preference out of respect or reverence. // showed no deference to their elders

Q: When can 'honor' be used instead of 'homage'?

The words honor and homage are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, honor may apply to the recognition of one's right to great respect or to any expression of such recognition. // the nomination is an honor

Q: When is it sensible to use 'reverence' instead of 'homage'?

In some situations, the words reverence and homage are roughly equivalent. However, reverence implies profound respect mingled with love, devotion, or awe. // great reverence for my father

homage

noun

ˈä-mij

Definition of homage

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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How does the noun homage differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of homage are deference, honor, and reverence. While all these words mean "respect and esteem shown to another," homage adds the implication of accompanying praise.

paying homage to Shakespeare

Where would deference be a reasonable alternative to homage?

The words deference and homage can be used in similar contexts, but deference implies a yielding or submitting to another's judgment or preference out of respect or reverence.

showed no deference to their elders

When can honor be used instead of homage?

The words honor and homage are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, honor may apply to the recognition of one's right to great respect or to any expression of such recognition.

the nomination is an honor

When is it sensible to use reverence instead of homage?

In some situations, the words reverence and homage are roughly equivalent. However, reverence implies profound respect mingled with love, devotion, or awe.

great reverence for my father

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Recent Examples of homage Bieber, who was discovered on YouTube, even included a nostalgic homage to the platform into his set. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026 His wife’s cameo also had the full attention of Swifties, who scoured the SVU homage for Easter eggs that might hint at potential new music from the Grammy winner. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Sep. 2026 No, this film is not a perfect homage to 1970s tough-guy action flicks. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026 But this playful, sleek little homage is so entertaining that those lapses hardly matter. — Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for homage

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Noun

In particular, Beck tinkered with a Prince-ish ode in partial tribute to Leigh.

— Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Today’s Theme This crossword is a tribute to Scrabble, another beloved pastime of word nerds.

— New York Times, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of tribute

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Consumers flocked to cinemas equipped with Imax’s rickety old 50 mm film projectors, while those that were unable to snag those coveted tickets sought out Imax theaters that were digital but could show the film in its full-scale, immersive glory.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
Even Jeff, in his all-knowing glory, only pissed me off one time.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of glory

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The project in development is being produced by Anita Hyppönen, recipient as well of the Connecting Cottbus Producers Exchange accolade.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
In receiving the award, Arjona joins a rich roster of talents, including actress Maude Apatow who was bestowed with the accolade last year.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of accolade

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At the University of Turin, Pavese wrote his thesis on Walt Whitman, which was initially rejected because of the evident influence of Croce and then passed, with honors, after Leone Ginzburg savvily intervened and found Pavese a new examiner.

— Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
The Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys earlier this year had awarded Zahnd the group’s highest honor for his years of service as a prosecutor.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of honor

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Lena Dunham is adapting the musical’s book with Jessica Huang, while Jepsen is writing the music and lyrics with Ethan Gruska, whose credits include Ryan Beatty, Fiona Apple and Phoebe Bridgers.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
That in the Middle Ages scant credit was given to artists, and they were thought of as little more than builders, decorators and masons.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of credit

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As box office momentum, new creator pipelines and evolving business models collide with critical acclaim, industry buzz and Oscar ambition, what does commercial success mean for a film’s awards prospects now?

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
The movies occupy a strange cultural position, though, making up a commercially successful franchise with basically zero critical acclaim.

— Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of acclaim

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Research has shown that sincere praise can sometimes have social rewards.

— Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Aldermen gave initial approval Thursday to the sale of Chicago’s infamously privatized parking meter system from one owner to another, but not before praise for new perks met concerns that the city is once again getting a subpar deal.

— Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

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