homage

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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of homage The 32,000-square-foot homage to everything X rated is an ideal place for adults (18 and over) to throw a provocative bash. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 May 2025 According to the distillery, both expressions were created as an homage to Scottish artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh, a Glaswegian known for his contributions to the British Art Nouveau movement (a name that might be unfamiliar to most non-art studies majors). Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025 Any animator across the world picking up a pencil likely has some element of this work in the back of their mind — take something as recent as Castlevania Nocturne, which ends with an homage to Trunks cutting Frieza in half. Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025 The custom Reeboks Nate wears are an homage to his mother’s homeland, with light blue, yellow and green the colors of the Rwandan flag. Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for homage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homage
Noun
  • Since his mom's death, West has paid tribute to her in various ways and named two albums after her: 2021's Donda and 2022's Donda 2.
    Jack Irvin, People.com, 12 May 2025
  • Walking arm in arm with Donatella Versace as the brand’s sole guest, Chance paid tribute to a lineage of Black artistry that transcends genre, generation, and geography.
    Essence, Essence, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • Leo was a teenager, just beginning his march to fame and glory, and Karlovy Vary was his first film festival, also attended by his German mother Irmelin and his German grandparents.
    Steven Gaydos, Variety, 9 May 2025
  • Forever doesn’t romanticize the teens’ initial attempts to consummate their relationship, and instead chooses to depict those early encounters in all their halting and awkward glory.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • When 89 votes were reached, the room burst into applause.
    Elizabeth Dias, New York Times, 10 May 2025
  • Van Etten exclaimed after the audience’s rapturous applause.
    Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • Each year teams of anonymous Michelin inspectors scour tasting menu restaurants, food stalls, neighborhood spots, wine bars and beyond for its compendium that can rate restaurants from one to three stars: accolades widely recognized as one of the highest achievements in the restaurant industry.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
  • On Instagram, the restaurant’s owner Tuan Le expressed gratitude to the Michelin Guide and to customers for the accolade.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • With six goals and five assists, Dreyer is tied for MLS honors in goals plus assists.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
  • Even lending Bush’s name to a building full of crap was too high an honor for that president.
    Joe Mathews, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • According to a 2025 report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, roughly 21% of consumers with a credit record were using a buy now, pay later plan from one of six major firms in 2022.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 16 May 2025
  • If your submission is selected for inclusion in the NPR News Quiz, you will be acknowledged in a list of contributors on NPR's website or otherwise receive appropriate credit, but failure to do so shall not be deemed a breach of your rights.
    Holly J. Morris, NPR, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • Following its 2024 world premiere at the San Sebastián International Film Festival and subsequent screenings in Göteborg, Chicago and Havana, Becerra’s previous feature earned critical acclaim and was later picked up by Prime Video for distribution across Latin America.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 16 May 2025
  • Diop starred in the horror film Nanny, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival and earned her widespread critical acclaim.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • Cosby is a gifted novelist whose passionate writing about the modern South has garnered him much critical praise and the admiration of President Obama.
    Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
  • Word of mouth is a powerful tool, and those who have been lucky enough to spend a significant amount of time with a Lexus GS F tend to sing its praises.
    Jeremy Korzeniewski, Robb Report, 13 May 2025

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“Homage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homage. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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