pay homage to

phrase

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

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True to theme, some suites are named after famous botanists like 18th-century garden designer Humphry Repton, while others pay homage to the early gardens that graced the neighborhood like Ashburnham Pavilion. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026 In 2019, the company rebranded to pay homage to its Texas roots. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 The commission heard from Durty Nellie’s customer Deb Gabriel, who asked whether Big Grove would pay homage to its predecessor. — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026 The home’s current owner — and his cat — have played their part to pay homage to its roots. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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