pay homage to

idiom

: to honor
Her paintings pay homage to women artists of the past.

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Nail artists today are adding a modern touch by mixing in details such as rhinestones and gradients to pay homage to the original design. Thalía Henao, Allure, 11 Apr. 2025 That message sent laughter across the room of CTU allies gathered Thursday to pay homage to Lewis, who died in 2021 from a cancerous brain tumor. Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025 The collection’s colors — molasses, white, mahogany, caramel and toffee — pay homage to the warm, rich tones of Woodford Reserve. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025 Gatewood pitched his idea during the council meeting, saying Rancho could pay homage to the city’s rocket testing sites. Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pay homage to

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“Pay homage to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20homage%20to. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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