pay homage to

phrase

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

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Live venues such as Blue Note Tokyo in Minato and Pit Inn in Shinjuku are world-renowned for their influence, and this new art event’s goal is to pay homage to jazz as a structural principle. — News Desk, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026 The dark and moody space is covered with photos, posters, and paintings that pay homage to a bygone era. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026 For Wang, Magnolia Tree is meant to pay homage to a historic magnolia tree in the store’s backyard, quietly witnessing not only Shanghai’s ever-evolving street life but also an intimate encounter that ultimately inspired the collaboration. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 30 July 2026 While there is probably a refined way to pay homage to the humble tuber, Mount Jackson has happily chosen chaos instead. — Kinsey Gidick, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 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 8 Aug. 2026.

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