in homage to

idiom

: as a sign of respect for
People bowed in homage to the king as he passed by.

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In addition to the in-arena activities, the Caps have commissioned two murals in homage to Ovechkin to be painted in Washington, D.C.; one in the Adams Morgan neighborhood and another at Union Station, with other murals going up at the famed Smithsonian museums throughout the city. Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2025 As for the immaculate shotgun collection, the first of the set was ordered in 16 gauge, in homage to Primos’ father’s favorite 16-gauge A.H. Fox, a shotgun Will owns to this day. Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 The actress also recently wore a purple chainmail dress in homage to Mariah Carey at the 2025 BRIT Awards. Escher Walcott, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025 Named Thirteen Forty Five in homage to the distance of our first-ever flight between Auckland and Sydney, passengers will be able to enjoy a signature sauvignon blanc and a pinot noir curated specifically to be enjoyed while in the air. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in homage to

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“In homage to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20homage%20to. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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