Her work pays homage to women artists of the past.
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: something that shows respect or attests to the worth or influence of another : tribute
his long life filled with international homages to his unique musical talentPeople
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The root of homage is homo-, the Latin root meaning "man." In medieval times, a king's male subject could officially become the king's man (or vassal) by publicly announcing allegiance to the monarch in a formal ceremony. In that ritual, known as homage, the subject knelt and placed his hands between those of his lord, symbolically surrendering himself and putting himself at the lord's disposal and under his jurisdiction. A bond was thus forged between the two; the vassal's part was to revere and serve his lord, and the lord's role was to protect the vassal and his family.
honor may apply to the recognition of one's right to great respect or to any expression of such recognition.
the nomination is an honor
homage adds the implication of accompanying praise.
paying homage to Shakespeare
reverence implies profound respect mingled with love, devotion, or awe.
great reverence for my father
deference implies a yielding or submitting to another's judgment or preference out of respect or reverence.
showed no deference to their elders
Example Sentences
The book is a deeply personal homage to her favorite city. the poem is a moving homage to all who have served in our nation's armed services
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French homage, omage, from home man, vassal, from Latin homin-, homo human being; akin to Old English guma human being, Latin humus earth — more at humble