homage
/ˈhɒmɪdʒ/noun
An act that shows deep respect for someone, often after they have died or stepped down.
Example sentences
- “The concert paid homage to the late singer.”
- “Thousands lined the streets in homage to the beloved former president.”
Usually with 'pay': you pay homage to someone. In film and art criticism it means a deliberate tribute to an earlier work.