as in homage
a show of respect or acknowledgement of the authority or importance of another
They made obeisance before the king and queen. She earned herself some political enemies when she failed to make the proper obeisance to those in power.
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Recent Examples of obeisance
The week before, Good trekked with Trump to court for a display of obeisance.
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Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 31 May 2024
Other actors picked up Brando’s mannerisms: the twitchy immediacy, the cavalier way with dialogue, an obeisance to the Method, disdain for the press.
—Ty Burr, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
But positioning her as Ethan’s maybe-girlfriend — as if in obeisance to and at the same time defiance of some foundational rule of musical theater — undoes that work.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2024
Even in social life, this does not require thanks, and in your office, doing so would seem to accept it as obeisance.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2024
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Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 31 May 2024
Other actors picked up Brando’s mannerisms: the twitchy immediacy, the cavalier way with dialogue, an obeisance to the Method, disdain for the press.
—Ty Burr, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
But positioning her as Ethan’s maybe-girlfriend — as if in obeisance to and at the same time defiance of some foundational rule of musical theater — undoes that work.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2024
Even in social life, this does not require thanks, and in your office, doing so would seem to accept it as obeisance.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2024
See all Example Sentences for obeisance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obeisance
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This piece is also an homage to the vivid hues of South Australia’s lovely state flower the Sturt Desert Pea. Be sure not to miss out on Chihuly Nights, which is an all-access pass to the entire Chihuly experience.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The exterior is painted a vintage Spring Green as a homage to the Land Cruiser's history.New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
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But Musk has already gained since the election in one respect: Tesla’s share price has risen more than 15% from last Wednesday’s opening price, outpacing the 1.8% growth in the S&P 500 over the same period.David Ingram, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Tonight: Show respect. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★ Discussions with partners, spouses and even members of the general public will be lively today.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2024
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Members of the band then burst through the door with a galvanizing musical salute that saw audiences cheer and clap along with jovial captivating.Sam Falb, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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But relationship building with an instructor often goes way beyond a Venmo salute or a midday meal (clients typically foot the bill for a nice on-mountain lunch).Stacey Lastoe, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
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The Decades Menu – which brings back items from each era since Taco Bell’s founding in 1962 – is a nod to the past and a way to bridge generations, according to Tresvant.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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For those with more energy, there are classes and lectures on all aspects of wellbeing, alongside regular recitals – a nod to Otto's belief that starving the mind while denying the body is no way to live.Bill Prince, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024
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The Dance Moms alum did say, however, that despite wearing her blonde hair tightly pulled back into ponytails and tied into bows over the years, her hair was not damaged.Hedy Phillips, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Directed by Kim Chang-ju, the film is a comedy about a Korean archery champion who has to learn some humility when a plane crash lands him in the South American jungle and puts him among tribesmen with better bow and arrow skills.Patrick Frater, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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These spirits not only provide a thoughtful toast to the departed but also serve as a reminder of Mexico’s deep traditions and reverence for the past.Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Financial Times story had all the elements Wainaina loved to mock: the hand-wringing about the perpetual explosion in Africa’s population, and the fear inside that hand-wringing; the reverence for grand, shifty ideas from white men; and the emperor-has-no-clothes solutions.Alexis Okeowo, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Obeisance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obeisance. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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