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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
Bradley Taylor, who lives within walking distance, figured the small black box of a building would be an affordable place to launch The Donut Trap, an homage to his favorite Los Angeles doughnut shop and his love of the arts.
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
That’s largely due to the terrific performance by Glenn, to whom Eugene the Marine is a sort of homage.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
In a city known for its bold self-expression, one New York City woman has taken themed living to new heights by turning her Manhattan apartment into a stunning homage to Titanic, the 1997 Hollywood film set on the RMS Titanic ship.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
This was maybe five to seven years ago, before Tyler, [the Creator] and a lot of people paid homage in their own ways.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
That’s largely due to the terrific performance by Glenn, to whom Eugene the Marine is a sort of homage.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
In a city known for its bold self-expression, one New York City woman has taken themed living to new heights by turning her Manhattan apartment into a stunning homage to Titanic, the 1997 Hollywood film set on the RMS Titanic ship.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
This was maybe five to seven years ago, before Tyler, [the Creator] and a lot of people paid homage in their own ways.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homage
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Bargatze’s bit is predicated on the fact that most awards show speeches are self-indulgent, rambling tributes to other celebrities, which is fine.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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Vance's tribute is expected to reflect on Kirk's legacy and his role in shaping conservative youth movements.—
Amanda Castro
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Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The 33-year-old’s mind and body had been through a lot, to say the least, on the Lionesses’ rollercoaster ride to European glory.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The club’s current plight is a far cry from the Alex Ferguson glory days when United won a record 13 Premier League titles and was a two-time Champions League winner.—
Patrick Snell,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Clad in a chain-mail dress with sheer stripes and waist-length hair, Wilson's appearance during the Chris Habana show was greeted with raucous applause.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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But applause fades when health fails, when relationships suffer or when leaders disappear completely.—
Anastasia Paruntseva,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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In 2020, he was awarded with the National Book Award’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and has received other accolades such as a PEN USA Lifetime Achievement Award, the Robert Kirsch Award and several Edgar and NAACP Image Awards.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The accolades keep coming for Lilo, the immersive 22-seat fine-dining restaurant that opened in April in Carlsbad.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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His work within and outside the confines of the entertainment industry led to this honor.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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University of Arkansas men’s basketball Coach John Calipari made an appearance in Little Rock on Thursday to accept his Leader of the Year honor from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arkansas during a luncheon event at Pleasant Valley Country Club.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Treasuries are seen as relatively risk-free assets because they are backed by the full faith and credit of the US government.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Napier, to his credit, didn’t point blame, despite Lagway becoming the first Florida quarterback since Shane Matthews in 1992 — 13 years before Lagway was born — to throw five interceptions.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
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His collaboration with Shane Meadows on the This Is England trilogy (’86, ’88, ’90) earned him widespread critical acclaim and multiple awards.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ghost Donkey Also located in the back of a food hall is the chill and intimate Ghost Donkey, the tequila and mezcal bar that moved over from the East Coast after much acclaim.—
Tim McGovern,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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The simple yet refined formula earns praise from the pros and love from our editors who keep a bottle with them at all times and use it on everything from breakouts to piercings.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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But his decision to lean into the heartache and share a moment of friendship and vulnerability online is what has earned him widespread praise among viewers.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Homage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homage. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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