pay homage to

phrase

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

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They were originally built to pay homage to the Sound’s bygone era as a gold mining settlement. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Three of the timepieces pay homage to the famed MI6 spy, while the other trio is dedicated to all things Spectre—and two of the models are joining Omega’s permanent collection. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2026 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 David Ramos / Getty Images Or, think of the 112-year-old Wrigley Field, which features dark green seating to pay homage to tradition and the iconic venue’s unmistakable ivy. — Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 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 13 Oct. 2026.

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