homage
nounUK /ˈhɒm.ɪdʒ/
US /ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ/
Something you do or say to show great respect for someone.
The children bowed to show homage to the old king.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A special way of showing that you admire a person or thing, often in art or music.
The new movie is an homage to classic detective films.
3. A formal promise to be loyal to a lord or ruler.
The knights paid homage to their queen.
4. Public respect or honor given to someone important.
The crowd stood in silent homage as the hero walked by.