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 accolade, citation, commendation, dithyramb, eulogium, eulogy, encomium, hymn, paean, panegyric, salutation, tributeRelated Words award, decoration, dedication, honor, prize; acclaim, acclamation, laudation; applause, plaudit(s); bravo, hallelujah, kudo; approval, cachet, compliment, recommendationNear Antonyms 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 acclaim, accolade, applause, bay(s), credit, distinction, glory, honor, kudos, laud, laurels, props [slang], réclame, sunRelated Words celebrity, fame, renown, repute; compliment, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, toast, tribute; acclamation, ovation, plaudit, praise, rave, rhapsody; citation, commendation, kudo, note, recommendation; elevation, enshrinement, enthronement, exaltation, glorification