as in homage
a show of respect or acknowledgement of the authority or importance of another
They made obeisance before the king and queen. She earned herself some political enemies when she failed to make the proper obeisance to those in power.
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Recent Examples of obeisance
It was made to reward Adams’ obeisance to President Donald Trump in supporting roundups of immigrants.
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Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Democrats persistently rung alarms about Patel’s professions of obeisance to Trump.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 30 Jan. 2025
But, for Patel, the qualities that Durbin lists—flamboyant obeisance, a fluency in fringe narratives, and a commitment to a form of politics that openly flaunts aggression—aren’t liabilities.
—Tess Owen, The New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2025
The mayor’s opponents quickly cast it as an obvious act of obeisance that could be damaging to Mr. Adams’s political brand.
—Dana Rubinstein, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Democrats persistently rung alarms about Patel’s professions of obeisance to Trump.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 30 Jan. 2025
But, for Patel, the qualities that Durbin lists—flamboyant obeisance, a fluency in fringe narratives, and a commitment to a form of politics that openly flaunts aggression—aren’t liabilities.
—Tess Owen, The New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2025
The mayor’s opponents quickly cast it as an obvious act of obeisance that could be damaging to Mr. Adams’s political brand.
—Dana Rubinstein, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obeisance
Noun
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The pieces Witt has revealed thus far were in Royals colors of dark blue and powder blue, suggesting an homage to her husband’s employer.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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But the aim of the exhibition is to travel beyond this first glance, beyond the homage Instagram accounts and deep into the world of Anderson and his collaborators.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In these respects, an ESOP operates as a tax-free trust.—
Gerry Spitzer,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Yet the score itself is treated with perfect respect.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Lewis grew up in Matteson and graduated from Rich Central High School in Olympia Fields. 1 of 5 Funeral services for Lewis were held in November 2019 at New Faith Baptist Church International in Matteson which included full military honors, the playing of taps and a gun salute.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Elon's father also dispelled the claim that his son has intentionally made Nazi salutes, saying that Democrats like former President Barack Obama did the same thing.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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This custom cooking prezzie is made from cherry or maple wood (your call) and can be engraved with a scan of any handwritten recipe card—a sweet nod to family tradition.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
13 Apr. 2025
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RuPaul’s Drag Race delivered a rare and electrifying nod to K-pop in an exciting display of cultural and musical crossover.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Hair ties, bows, and thin headbands are also fun ideas.—
Erinne Magee,
Parents,
16 Apr. 2025
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This spring’s New York Bridal Fashion Week brought a host of new wedding dress trends to the fore, from layered lace to basque waists to bows.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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In reverence for this history, Advance Denim has become one of the leading global manufacturers of selvedge denim.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Apr. 2025
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Written by Caitlin Parrish, Erica Weiss, and Logan Miller, the script radiates hushed reverence for the mere idea of a Black woman president; couldn’t G20 be just a little less self-serious?—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Obeisance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obeisance. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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