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as in tributes
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 glories
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
the unique homage that we grant to Olympic athletes
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Recent Examples of homages
From slasher homages like Satoshi Kon’s Perfect Blue to esoteric but no less worthy films like Belladonna of Sadness, these works possess a power to shock and terrify.
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Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Totally Killer is a smart and fun horror movie that’s loaded with homages to horror classics.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
At a time when homages to retro Latin genres have become a cliché, Como Las Canto Yo succeeds by subverting expectations.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
Its influence ricocheted through decades of homages, from Madonna to Ryan Gosling, proof that a perfect jewel-box tableau never dulls.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
All excellent homages to the chef’s roots with finer-dining flair.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The concourses in each stand, for instance, have all been given a different theme, ranging from homages to Everton greats through to fan culture and even the city’s industrial and musical heritage.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The renovation rebuilt the west, southwest and north sides of the stadium, along with brand-new seating, a larger scoreboard and homages to the state.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2025
But homages to Steven Spielberg’s 1993 original, a starry cast (including Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Oscar winner Mahershala Ali) and dinos aplenty can only do so much when saddled with generic characters and a rickety plot.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Totally Killer is a smart and fun horror movie that’s loaded with homages to horror classics.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
At a time when homages to retro Latin genres have become a cliché, Como Las Canto Yo succeeds by subverting expectations.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
Its influence ricocheted through decades of homages, from Madonna to Ryan Gosling, proof that a perfect jewel-box tableau never dulls.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
All excellent homages to the chef’s roots with finer-dining flair.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The concourses in each stand, for instance, have all been given a different theme, ranging from homages to Everton greats through to fan culture and even the city’s industrial and musical heritage.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The renovation rebuilt the west, southwest and north sides of the stadium, along with brand-new seating, a larger scoreboard and homages to the state.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2025
But homages to Steven Spielberg’s 1993 original, a starry cast (including Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Oscar winner Mahershala Ali) and dinos aplenty can only do so much when saddled with generic characters and a rickety plot.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homages
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This year’s tributes to Egyptian cinema veterans include actor Khaled El Nabawy, filmmaker Mohamed Abdelaziz and cinematographer Mahmoud Abdelsamie.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Coachman also has permanent tributes to military service men and women at the restaurant, including a Missing Man Chair.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
11 Nov. 2025
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The most famous of these works, Doctor Faustus, is about the glories and perils of eccentric genius.—
Isaac Butler,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
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As long as the sport was going to allow all the Astros’ October glories to stand, Springer was impossible to leave off this team.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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In his role as an officer, Baker received multiple chief’s commendations, including one in 2011 for his role in flawlessly executing multiple critical tasks during a domestic shooting incident involving a man who allegedly shot and wounded his wife in their suburban townhouse neighborhood.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Highest commendations to those who made history voting for and passing it through both chambers of the legislature.—
Robert Turner,
Baltimore Sun,
2 June 2025
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Come playoff time, such accolades matter not.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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But beyond the wins, losses and accolades, there was the man who remained in his players’ lives, through good times and tough times.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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According to those citations, many employees have been burned by the chemicals in the liquid that pools up in Boring’s tunnels.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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For not having two plates properly displayed (on vehicles requiring them), more than 52,400 citations were handed out.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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The 2026 edition of MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN (MAJ), one of the country’s premier international music honors, is set for June 13 next year.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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These honors are not coincidental.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Coco continued to draw applauses and laughs while talking about women showing up to church in high heels and lace.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Teller first rose to fame with his role in the Divergent film trilogy, but gained critical acclaim for his role in Whiplash, which earned him various award nominations.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Films has built a brand on inclusive, unconventional narratives — proving that creativity rooted in authenticity drives both acclaim and profitability.—
Kimberly S. Reed,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Homages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homages. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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