pay homage to

idiom

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

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Gatewood pitched his idea during the council meeting, saying Rancho could pay homage to the city’s rocket testing sites. Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025 World-class resorts and spas have begun to reshape their typical offerings to experiences that pay homage to their locations’ indigenous people and practices. Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025 Carly Pearce will pay homage to Dolly Parton and Blake Shelton. Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025 Signature Dishes Inspired by Tennis Champions The menu borrows from one of The Masters’ storied food traditions—last year’s singles champions, Iga Świątek and Carlos Alcaraz, have created signature dishes that pay homage to their roots. Nasha Smith, Forbes, 10 Mar. 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 10 Apr. 2025.

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