pay homage to

idiom

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

Examples of pay homage to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Other murals pay homage to the inspiring local businesses of Phoenix. Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 28 Sep. 2024 Shanghai is a small, intimate space with movie posters and artwork that pay homage to the former Oriental Drugs and current Oriental Theatre that neighbors the space the bar is in. Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2024 The restaurant’s design and offerings will pay homage to Biles’ storied career, blending her passion for food with her commitment to excellence. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 Sep. 2024 On Instagram, TikTok, and X, social media users have embraced memes that pay homage to her roots. Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 5 Aug. 2024 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 5 Oct. 2024.

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