pay homage to

idiom

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

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Young artists sometimes pay homage to leaders of drug cartels, often portrayed as Robin Hood-type figures. Arkansas Online, 31 May 2025 The Valkyries went all out to pay homage to the Bay Area in their first-ever game. Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 19 May 2025 Today, the place that birthed Motown and Detroit techno—and was a key influence in shaping garage rock, hip-hop, blues, and jazz—is home to vibrant music festivals, timeless concert halls, and museums and institutions that pay homage to its musical heritage. AFAR Media, 15 May 2025 Rollins got caught trying to go for a superplex and Punk and Reigns worked together to pay homage to the Legion of Doom. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025 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 6 Jun. 2025.

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