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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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Is this a faithful and raw homage to the psycho-biddy stereotype?
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2024
The great French animation wizard Sylvain Chomet (Oscar nominated for The Triplets of Belleville) created this toon as a bit of an homage to the fun world of those old cartoons, but also as a warning of what is to come in the split musical universe in Joker’s head.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2024
As much as Allen has borrowed from the likes of Rohmer and Truffaut across his career, the French have returned the compliment in terms of homage, though not always quite this transparently.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 30 Aug. 2024
Practically every dish served at the Columbus, Ohio restaurant is an homage to a person or place who has inspired a member of the kitchen team.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 4 Sep. 2024
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2024
The great French animation wizard Sylvain Chomet (Oscar nominated for The Triplets of Belleville) created this toon as a bit of an homage to the fun world of those old cartoons, but also as a warning of what is to come in the split musical universe in Joker’s head.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2024
As much as Allen has borrowed from the likes of Rohmer and Truffaut across his career, the French have returned the compliment in terms of homage, though not always quite this transparently.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 30 Aug. 2024
Practically every dish served at the Columbus, Ohio restaurant is an homage to a person or place who has inspired a member of the kitchen team.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Homage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homage. Accessed 28 Sep. 2024.
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