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as in tribute
a formal expression of praise
the poem is a moving homage to all who have served in our nation's armed services
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as in glory
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
the unique homage that we grant to Olympic athletes
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Recent Examples of homage
An homage to Jean-Luc Godard’s 1959 classic Breathless, the French-language film reconstructs the story behind the film starring Jean Paul Belmondo and Jean Seberg.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 17 May 2025
And his one wholly original movie as a director, Super 8, is an unmistakable homage to early Steven Spielberg.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
The name is an homage to the fourth mainline Super Mario Bros. game, also called Super Mario World, which was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990 in Japan and 1991 in the US.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
The tickets, priced at $73 in honor of the year the club opened, will be limited to just 350, an homage to the original CBGB capacity.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 May 2025
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 17 May 2025
And his one wholly original movie as a director, Super 8, is an unmistakable homage to early Steven Spielberg.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
The name is an homage to the fourth mainline Super Mario Bros. game, also called Super Mario World, which was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990 in Japan and 1991 in the US.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
The tickets, priced at $73 in honor of the year the club opened, will be limited to just 350, an homage to the original CBGB capacity.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homage
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Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, Jenna Bush Hager pay tribute to Uche Ojeh Over 20,000 comments have been left on Jones' post.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Where to watch Collateral: Paramount+ 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' review: Tom Cruise's latest is baffling and awesome Tom Cruise pays tribute to late Val Kilmer's 'Top Gun' performance 10.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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The Monaco Grand Prix — which is synonymous with glitz, glamour and glory — is building on the legacy and ties TAG Heuer has to the Principality of Monaco.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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The real story of this Europa League triumph — Tottenham’s first European trophy since the UEFA Cup in 1984 — was how Postecoglou navigated his way through an otherwise disastrous season to glory.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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In the room, Thompson’s admonishment was met with applause.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
23 May 2025
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Warm, enthusiastic applause rolled over the auditorium in waves as the film credits rolled, and the Dardennes embraced their co-stars.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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Filmed at the legendary actor's Malibu home, the video features footage of Van Dyke's many accolades and awards, sweet clips of him and his extended family, and emotional moments of reflection.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
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Sporting some of the world’s highest difficulty on floor and beam, 2025 could be the year for Roberson to capture individual accolades.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The department was then renamed in his honor in 2021, per The Richmond Times-Dispatch.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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The prestigious honor, which celebrates their decades of groundbreaking contributions to music, entertainment, advocacy, and community impact, will be presented during the live broadcast on June 9.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
29 May 2025
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These discrepancies may arise from uncleared cash transactions, missing invoices, bill credits, or inventory adjustments.—
David Moon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Lawmakers deserve credit for enacting it — and for holding the line through tough years.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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The two-time Grammy Award winner garnered critical acclaim with her performance as Glinda in 'Wicked,' earning herself an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Released to critical acclaim in February 2022, Elden Ring is an action RPG set in an authentic dark fantasy world, which allows players to head off on adventures within vast environments and dungeons.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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Preacher Lawson - Season 12 Preacher Lawson is a comedian whose energetic and relatable stand-up routines earned him high praise from the judges, with Mandel likening him to comedy legends like Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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Tsotsi was a huge hit with critics, with praise especially for Chweneyagae’s performance.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
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“Homage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homage. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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