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homage
[hom-ij, om-, oh-mahzh]
noun
respect or reverence paid or rendered.
In his speech he paid homage to Washington and Jefferson.
Synonyms: , , ,Antonyms:the formal public acknowledgment by which a feudal tenant or vassal declared himself to be the man or vassal of his lord, owing him fealty and service.
the relation thus established of a vassal to his lord.
Synonyms: , ,Antonyms:something done or given in acknowledgment or consideration of the worth of another.
a Festschrift presented as an homage to a great teacher.
homage
/ ˈɒɪ /
noun
a public show of respect or honour towards someone or something (esp in the phrases pay or do homage to )
the act of respect and allegiance made by a vassal to his lord See also fealty
something done in acknowledgment of vassalage
verb
archaicto render homage to
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of homage1
Example Sentences
McGraw said the name of his media company pays homage to Americans who made it “on hard work … not on equal outcomes or DEI.”
The new design, despite being a state-of-the art EV, pays homage to its predecessor in name and appearance, in an effort to emulate its popular appeal.
On Sunday, the Tony Awards paid homage to the astonishing array of acting talent that drew audiences back to the theater.
Smith’s personal collection has climbed to more than 100 size 13s in all sorts of colors, including his favorite pair in cardinal and black, an homage to his USC roots.
Marsh recalls an early episode featuring the song “Let’s Take a Rocket Ship to Space,” which was an homage to Frank Sinatra.
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