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Synonyms & Similar Words
tribute
honor
respect
reverence
admiration
veneration
worship
adoration
devotion
deference
obeisance
salutation
greeting
accolade
praise
commendation
recognition
acknowledgment
appreciation
gratitude
esteem
regard
homage
flattery
extolment
laudation
glorification
exaltation
apotheosis
deification
idolization
canonization
Meaning of homage
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, homage refers to a public acknowledgment or ceremony of respect, typically one in which a feudal vassal declares loyalty to a lord.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines homage as an act of homage or a ceremony of homage, often involving a declaration of loyalty or a gesture of respect.
- The Cambridge Dictionary describes homage as a public show of respect or admiration for someone or something.
Example Uses
- The artist paid homage to her mentor by incorporating his style into her latest work.
- The city held a ceremony to pay homage to the war veterans.
- The film is an homage to the classic movies of the 1950s, with nods to iconic scenes and characters.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
disrespect
disdain
contempt
scorn
mockery
ridicule
insult
disparagement
belittling
mocking
ridiculing
insulting
offending
affront
blasphemy
sacrilege
irreverence
impertinence
impudence
audacity
temerity
effrontery