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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
Rocki Irish seems to be an homage to A$AP Rocky’s moniker.
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2025
Styled by Amiraa Vee, Cunningham’s look struck the perfect balance between luxury and personal homage.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
His stock in trade are yellowed first editions of the midcentury crime novels to which the FX limited series is clearly an homage.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
Judging starts with Jesus, who explains that the pink heart on his dress is an homage to Antonio and their bond.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
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In 2023, Miller produced a tribute show in honor of Burnett’s ninetieth birthday—for NBC, not CBS, which balked at the idea that Burnett could draw an audience.—
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Paying tribute to his Puerto Rican roots, Bad Bunny dons a pava — a traditional hat woven from the leaves of the Puerto Rican hat palm.—
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See the structure in its glory and visit the accompany museum for more background on the building and its colonial roots.—
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Admittedly, those were the Project Runway glory years; most recently, in season 20, the finalists got just eight days to make eight looks.—
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Kimmel walked onto the stage to a roar of applause from his studio audience and chants of his name.—
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Following a burst of applause, his audio feed cut out.—
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As accolades continue to come Michigan’s way as a popular destination for travelers — a recent USA Today poll ranked Mackinac Island in northern Michigan as the top spot in the nation to visit for fall — the state’s Pure Michigan campaign is airing nationally, touting the Great Lakes State.—
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Since opening in 2018, the steakhouse has earned numerous accolades.—
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More than 900 properties across the city contributed to the honor and were celebrated for the same characteristics that can lead to a citation under the vegetation ordinance.—
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The university now hosts an annual conference on African American studies named in Allen’s honor, and last year, awarded her an honorary degree for her community contributions.—
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Although Americans mostly associate California with wine country, Texas deserves credit, Landon said.—
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Available in 6 different colors, this $15 passport holder has an RFID-blocking shield that blocks potential thieves from accessing the funds and personal information that can be pulled from your credit and debit cards.—
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Interest in packing cubes has skyrocketed among our readers in 2025, with one certain kind of packing cube earning extra acclaim.—
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Before starring on the hit show alongside her real-life stepson, Cassidy, Jones — who had a musical background — garnered critical acclaim and an Oscar for her Best Supporting Actress performance in Elmer Gantry.—
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The routine earned enthusiastic praise from all three judges.—
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As the sweetly melodic ballad tapers, a gentle beat kicks in and Carey vocalizes words of religious praise over a syncopated coda for the last two minutes, her five-octave voice punctuating her patented melismatic style.—
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“Homage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homage. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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