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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
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.
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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
But there are nods to the various parts of his life, homages to the people and work that inspire him to his own best work.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The film has been the subject of many homages in cinema and television for the past half century.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2025
Elsewhere are homages to Madeleine Castaing, Robert Mallet-Stevens, and Renzo Mongiardino, among other titans of the past.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2025
But the homages are never rote—every choice is skewed and supercharged.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2025
Unveiled to the world in 2018 at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, the presidential paintings of the Obamas broke from the pattern of stodgy official portraits before them by featuring bold colors, evocative imagery and subtle homages to Black American history.
—Kaila Philo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Feb. 2025
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
But there are nods to the various parts of his life, homages to the people and work that inspire him to his own best work.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The film has been the subject of many homages in cinema and television for the past half century.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2025
Elsewhere are homages to Madeleine Castaing, Robert Mallet-Stevens, and Renzo Mongiardino, among other titans of the past.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2025
But the homages are never rote—every choice is skewed and supercharged.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2025
Unveiled to the world in 2018 at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, the presidential paintings of the Obamas broke from the pattern of stodgy official portraits before them by featuring bold colors, evocative imagery and subtle homages to Black American history.
—Kaila Philo, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homages
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Since the news of his death, tributes have poured in from fans and peers alike.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Across the internet, fans and collaborators of the late internet personality shared tributes to Ray after news of his death became public.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 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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The movie is about the intersection of life’s regrets and notable glories.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 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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The short list and nominators remain a secret, and documents revealing the details of the selection process for the accolades are sealed from public view for 50 years.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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And for all the deserved accolades to European captain Luke Donald, such a man exists on that side.—
Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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At the meeting, school board member Danny Espino proposed contracting with the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings, based in Tallahassee, which uses administrative law judges to hear challenges to traffic citations virtually.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Village of Pewaukee recently enacted a new anti-bullying ordinance, but no citations have been issued yet.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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His father, Gary McKinley, earned all-America honors at Dayton University, playing defensive back for a Flyers team that went 11-0 in 1996.—
Steve Lyttle,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Pinnick will start at Cal Poly after earning Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Season two saw Cherish cast in an HBO project about the sitcom writer who made her life hell in season one, earning widespread acclaim professionally even as her personal life was falling apart.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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But the lack of universal acclaim doesn’t annoy Warren.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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Members at the entry-level Gold tier must earn 5,000 credits through gaming, dining and entertainment purchases at Caesars resorts to reach Platinum.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued an order on Tuesday partially granting a request from Idaho Power to decrease the amount the utility credits to over 14,000 households in Southern Idaho with rooftop solar — though the decrease was less than the utility had hoped.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Homages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homages. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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