pay tribute
Example Sentences
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"He quietly went back to his life and it's wonderful that we can pay tribute to him in this way all these years later. He's a movie hero."
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
In her version, Bernhard alters the lyrics to pay tribute to Sylvester, whose untimely death left an immense legacy.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
“Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media tagging @dollyparton,” according to the cemetery’s obituary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
Fans gathered at the park in recent days to pay tribute to Parton, dropping off flowers, candles and balloons.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
It is tradition for newly made rulers to come and pay tribute to it.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
