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 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 Suggested names spanned references from politics — such as the Sacramento Filibusters and the Sacramento Bills — to homages to city and state history, geography and flora and fauna. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026

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Noun

Hegseth has also sought to restore tributes to Confederate soldiers and has attacked military diversity.

— Jeremiah Favara, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
The revelation came a day after Zahnd was found dead inside the Platte County Courthouse on Thursday, sparking a wave of tributes from local and state officials.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 18 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

Rankings and traffic remain valuable metrics, but they should be complemented by indicators such as brand mentions, AI citations, referral quality and overall share of digital authority.

— Jay Sen, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
According to the release, ICE agents approached a Carol Stream officer midway through paperwork for those citations.

— Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of citations

Noun

His father, Brock Johnston, earned all-state honors at Burleson, kicked at the University of Houston and now serves as one of Carver’s mentors.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026
By my count, 14 different pitchers have started games for the Braves this season; nine of them have done the honors at least five times.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of honors

Noun

In the end, Thelma and Louise won, and the episodes aired in the fall of 1992 to critical acclaim and strong ratings.

— Kristal Brent Zook, Vanity Fair, 18 Sep. 2026
Indeed, though a pioneer for women officers and detectives who followed her, Pontoriero sought no acclaim for her achievements.

— David Mendell, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

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