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as in tribute
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 glory
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
the unique homage that we grant to Olympic athletes
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Recent Examples of homage
Mezcal undergirds Soto’s pozole verde cocktail, To Greener Days, an homage to her late father’s favorite dish from Guerrero.
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Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2025
Jimmy Fallon, who served as master of ceremonies, kicked things off with a Blues Brothers homage.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 15 Feb. 2025
The film is a genre mix of family drama, thriller and homage to martial arts movies.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
It’s intended in part as an homage to Durang, a playwright known for his satire, who died last April 2024.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2025
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Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2025
Jimmy Fallon, who served as master of ceremonies, kicked things off with a Blues Brothers homage.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 15 Feb. 2025
The film is a genre mix of family drama, thriller and homage to martial arts movies.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
It’s intended in part as an homage to Durang, a playwright known for his satire, who died last April 2024.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homage
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Molly Shannon Gets Back in Costume as Sally O'Malley (and Does the Kicking and Stretching) 10 hr 24 min ago Molly Shannon helped Emma Stone pay tribute to the history of physical comedy on the series by getting into costume as her beloved Sally O'Malley.—
Lindsay Kimble,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Martin went on to pay tribute to SNL’s writers—who the cameras captured standing outside in the rain.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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When Hurricane Katrina devastated the area in 2005, the city worked quickly to clean up the beach, restoring the sand to its former soft and white glory.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Flying high as Super Bowl LIX champions, Philadelphia Eagles fans have already experienced title glory once this season.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The dissolve to a commercial break a moment later was silent, with no applause; the discourse the following week was predictably berserk.—
Vulture Staff,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
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The clearly excited audience at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in the British capital showered the band with much applause, loud cheers and many screams.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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And yet, the Egyptian surely has to contribute towards a collective achievement to increase the chance of any individual accolade coming his way.—
Simon Hughes,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Jean-François has a distinguished résumé for an avant-garde composer, earning accolades across the Great White North.—
Matthew Sherrill,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
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This year’s celebration will honor various individuals with special honors and name the winners in several top categories.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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High honors for Asheville MoveBuddha’s report is the latest in a string of national accolades for Asheville.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Feb. 2025
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The savings come in the form of bill credits spread over 24 months.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
21 Feb. 2025
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At least $4 billion of the $11.7 billion of regulatory credits Tesla has sold since 2008 were from sales to automakers needing to comply with U.S. Corporate Average Fuel Economy rules.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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While Puerto Rico is renowned for its top-tier gastronomy, the island also earns abundant acclaim for its prowess at rum production, with Ron del Barrilito providing newcomers with the perfect opportunity to explore the local scene at its very best.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Heston appears only in a small role, while Roddy McDowall — who earned acclaim for his portrayal of chimpanzee Cornelius in the original — sits this film out entirely.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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While many TikTok-viral fragrances fade into obscurity, Golden Rule has maintained its momentum through genuine word-of-mouth praise.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
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But the effect is that praise loses its meaning, and criticism gets diluted to the point of uselessness.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Homage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homage. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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