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as in tributes
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 glories
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
the unique homage that we grant to Olympic athletes
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Recent Examples of homages
The music video includes homages to the country, with scenes where each artist recreated what their lives were like in Venezuela.
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Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 30 Nov. 2024
Although there is no direct connection, story-wise, to 1996’s Twister—which stars Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton—Twisters does include some homages to the original film.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The video spawned a flurry of imitators, homages and parodies, some of which offer an alternate ending to the story, seeing the duck or man suffer a grisly death at the hands of the other.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
From performances by Lenny Kravitz and Public Enemy to the archival red-carpet looks worn by many attendees and host Megan Thee Stallion, the show’s homages were as central to the celebration as the current artists who were nominated.
—Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 30 Nov. 2024
Although there is no direct connection, story-wise, to 1996’s Twister—which stars Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton—Twisters does include some homages to the original film.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The video spawned a flurry of imitators, homages and parodies, some of which offer an alternate ending to the story, seeing the duck or man suffer a grisly death at the hands of the other.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
From performances by Lenny Kravitz and Public Enemy to the archival red-carpet looks worn by many attendees and host Megan Thee Stallion, the show’s homages were as central to the celebration as the current artists who were nominated.
—Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homages
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Advertisement As a younger man, Neely did Michael Jackson tributes — complete with moonwalks — on the city’s streets and subways.Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Zak — who is chairman of Glenn Close's nonprofit Bring Change to Mind, which works to end the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness — also continues to honor Robin with touching tributes on social media.Erin Clack, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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While leading the Fever to a 20-20 record and a playoff berth, Clark was honored with All-Star, All-NBA, and Rookie of the Year accolades, finishing fourth in MVP voting.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Abbott Elementary, a cultural touchstone created by and starring Quinta Brunson, continues to break records and earn accolades.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
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Between January and April, about 54% of stops resulted in citations, compared to about 61% in the six months after the policy shift.Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 8 Dec. 2024
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But officers were more likely to issue citations during traffic stops after the policy change, the data shows.Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 8 Dec. 2024
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Conceived and directed by Stephen Sachs, this documentary drama about a family divided by the Jan. 6 insurrection had its world premiere in Los Angeles before opening in New York to further acclaim.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Focus Features released it in the U.S. on October 25, following the film’s premiere to critical acclaim at the Telluride Film Festival.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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Austin Kocher, an immigration researcher at Syracuse University, told Newsweek that there are important distinctions in the data between those turned away at the southwest or northern borders, and those who are deported after spending months or several years deeper in the country.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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While gauge distinctions may not look like much, overall sizes of model trains are quite different.George Petras, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Homages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homages. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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