HOMAGES Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

homages

noun

plural of homage

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 Her death in 2022 moved the entire country, with artists and fans paying lengthy homages to the trailblazer. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026 Another of the homages to classic cinema was The Great Movie Ride, housed in the park’s centerpiece, a replica of the iconic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 The remaining homages are largely being paid through federal trusts or from Florida’s land acquisition grant fund, with about $440,000 so far coming from general revenue. — Liv Caputo Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 The event is looser on costume restrictions than during a normal day in the park, resulting in adults geared up in creative homages to characters and attractions. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026 Brandy Melville and American Eagle have their own homages to the style, while Old Navy’s famous flag tee celebrates its 32nd birthday this year. — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026 The story here is how the Minions conquered Hollywood and became movie stars, which has charmed critics especially, with so many homages to classic Hollywood film. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The King homages hardly stop there. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 15 June 2026 Hartman’s homages have been many. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026

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Noun

From the red carpet to the performances to the emotional tributes, there’s so much to look forward to.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2026
The outpouring of grief and love for Figuereo continued on social media, with many friends posting heartfelt tributes.

— Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of tributes

Noun

The glories of some former age may be lamented, and our sympathies directed to parties judged righteous or wronged.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
The privileged hillside location is well removed from the crowds, yet Florence and all its Renaissance glories is a mere 20-minute ride on the complimentary shuttle bus.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of glories

Noun

Everyone applauded politely when Joontos collected its Bib Gourmand, and when Aseeb and Myazu received commendations.

— Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Some soldiers distinguished themselves by helping to render emergency trauma response and first aid to civilians, earning individual service commendations, according to the Arkansas National Guard.

— Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of commendations

Noun

Smart, a veteran actress, has earned numerous accolades over the course of her career, including eight Emmys, three SAG Awards, two Golden Globes and six Critics Choice Awards.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
Langley has nine nominations heading into the November awards show, while Lambert is up for seven accolades.

— Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of accolades

Noun

Another big cluster of citations in South Miami-Dade occurred in the Kendall area near Terra Environmental Research Institute, a public magnet school; Kendale Elementary and the Kendall campus of Miami Dade College.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Hernandez recalls a time when police issued citations, made arrests and shut down Mission Street.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of citations

Noun

Patrick Mahomes did it on the way to winning MVP honors in 2018 and Peyton Manning did it in his 2013 MVP season.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
At the University of Turin, Pavese wrote his thesis on Walt Whitman, which was initially rejected because of the evident influence of Croce and then passed, with honors, after Leone Ginzburg savvily intervened and found Pavese a new examiner.

— Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of honors

Noun

As box office momentum, new creator pipelines and evolving business models collide with critical acclaim, industry buzz and Oscar ambition, what does commercial success mean for a film’s awards prospects now?

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
The movies occupy a strange cultural position, though, making up a commercially successful franchise with basically zero critical acclaim.

— Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026

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