pay homage to

idiom

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

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The base of the building will retain the historic brick structures dating back to 1883 that pay homage to the legacy of the William Luke Buildings currently occupying part of the site, Foster + Partners noted in a statement. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025 The Met Gala, which is widely considered the most prestigious fashion event in the world, will soon pay homage to Black menswear and suit tailoring. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 This is, in part, due to Armani wanting to pay homage to his favorite vacation spot, the island of Pantelleria off the coast of Italy. Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 While fans are used to Kate Middleton channeling Princess Diana with her fashion, no one expected Queen Camilla, the wife of Diana’s ex-husband King Charles, to also pay homage to the late Princess of Wales. Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 23 June 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 16 Jul. 2025.

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