pay homage to

phrase

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

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In vibrant blues and sunset oranges, maroon reds and forest greens, the panels pay homage to the Zoot Suiters, indigenous tribes such as the Nisenan from Nevada City and the UFW march that came to Southside Park in August, 2022. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026 After her solo set, Raye will pay homage to George Michael, who died a decade ago on Christmas Day 2016, during a special VMAs tribute. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026 Saying white players such as Clark or Bueckers should pay homage to their Black peers is as absurd as saying Steph Curry and Jalen Brunson should pay homage to their tall peers. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026 Conceptually, Zero Zero’s sauces each pay homage to a specific region in Italy, harkening upon Midwestern offerings and Italian inspiration. — Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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