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 Quick List Best SLS model rocket Estes NASA SLS View The Estes SLS is the perfect introduction to model rockets and a fantastic homage to NASA's new spacecraft. Ian Stokes, Space.com, 23 May 2025 On May 22nd, Middleton took part in a ship naming ceremony for the HMS Glasgow and paid subtle homage to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana. Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 23 May 2025 Haliburton will get the highlights with the game-tying, toe-touching fadeaway 2 that was inches from a 3, and his Reggie homage, but Nesmith got Indiana there. The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 22 May 2025 The couch jump became such a lasting part of the cultural zeitgeist that Chet Hanks even made an homage to the moment on The Drew Barrymore Show in March 2025. Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for homage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homage
Noun
  • In a GoFundMe page to support the Hyatt family, another family member paid tribute to the little boy.
    Sam Gillette, People.com, 5 June 2025
  • Lewis’ other brother, Elijah, paid tribute to his sister earlier this week in a heartrending Facebook post.
    Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • Eating meatloaf hot from the oven for dinner is merely its first step toward final glory, which is to be meatloaf sandwiches for lunch the next day.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
  • In its glory days, the hotel was a mainstay for out-of-towners visiting the Truman Sports Complex.
    David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2025
Noun
  • However, attendees showed no sign of boredom and punctuated her approximately 30-minute oration at City Hall with applause.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
  • Several speeches eventually erupted into loud boisterous lectures, while nearly every speech was met with a roaring applause from half the room.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • Despite his athletic accolades, Jones’ post-retirement years—and even much of his playing career—have been marked by frequent legal trouble.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 June 2025
  • Another outstanding release Volvo, and deserving of World Car Award accolades in my opinion.
    Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2025
Noun
  • An Architect Among his many honors, Les Paul is one of the very few artists with a permanent, stand-alone exhibit in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
    Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • The decision about the honor was made by the board of directors of La Biennale, based on the recommendation of the artistic director of the festival, Alberto Barbera, organizers said Monday.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
Noun
  • Harris, who worked mainly as a storyboard artist – with his credits including the John Wick franchise as well as movies such as Black Panther, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Sinners – said this experience had stood him in good stead for transitioning into animation.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 June 2025
  • But the prosecutor didn’t know that while standing before the judge, who to his credit took it upon the court to look up the back story.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
Noun
  • The two-time Grammy Award winner garnered critical acclaim with her performance as Glinda in 'Wicked,' earning herself an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
    Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
  • Released to critical acclaim in February 2022, Elden Ring is an action RPG set in an authentic dark fantasy world, which allows players to head off on adventures within vast environments and dungeons.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • The tech titan regularly sang the president's praises on social media and even brought his 4-year-old son to the Oval Office.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 7 June 2025
  • While the signing was met with both praise and criticism, Skip Bayless made his feelings about the Steelers decision clear.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025

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“Homage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homage. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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