pay homage to

idiom

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

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The two genre pics also have scenes that directly pay homage to Isabelle Adjani’s famous miscarriage scene in Andrzej Żuławski’s Possession (1981), a film that Finn and Robert Pattinson are slated to remake. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Oct. 2024 There were also several designers in the crowd, who were excited to be taking in their first Armani show and pay homage to the Italian designer. Kristen Tauer, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024 Slated to take place from 11am-4pm, the event aims to spotlight the local skate scene and pay homage to the sport's history in San Francisco. Shawna Chen, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024 In a statement provided to the Associated Press, Lawler described himself as a lifelong Jackson superfan who was attempting to pay homage to the pop star. Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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