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homage

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of homage

1 a formal expression of praise
  • The poem is a moving homage to all who have served in our nation's armed services.
Synonyms of homage

accolade, citation, commendation, dithyramb, encomium, eulogy, hymn, paean, panegyric, salutation, tribute
Words Related to homage

award, decoration, dedication, honor, prize

acclaim, acclamation, laudation

applause, plaudit(s)

bravo, hallelujah, kudo

approval, cachet, compliment, recommendation
Near Antonyms of homage

censure, condemnation, denunciation, indictment, rebuke, reprimand, reproof

admonition, correction, harangue, lecture, sermon
2 public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
  • the unique homage that we grant to Olympic athletes
Synonyms of homage

acclaim, accolade, applause, credit, distinction, glory, honor, kudos, laurels, sun
Words Related to homage

celebrity, fame, renown, repute

compliment, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, toast, tribute

acclamation, ovation, plaudit, praise, rave, rhapsody

citation, commendation, kudo, note, recommendation

enshrinement, enthronement, exaltation, glorification

Synonym Discussion of homage

honor, homage, reverence, deference mean respect and esteem shown to another. 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
homage adds the implication of accompanying praise.
    • paying homage to Shakespeare
reverence implies profound respect mingled with love, devotion, or awe.
    • great reverence for my father
deference implies a yielding or submitting to another's judgment or preference out of respect or reverence.
    • showed no deference to their elders

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