A "loving tribute" means to show respect, appreciation, and affection towards someone or something. It is a way of expressing deep admiration or love for them through words, actions, or gestures. Full definition
Dust also pays loving tribute to some of the 360's all - time greatest indies by way of adorable cameos. (gamesradar.com)
These works are meditations on the hardship and sadness that often accompanies a closeted gay life, as well as loving tributes to their subjects. (teamgal.com)
In paying such loving tribute to his sister, and so memorably honoring faith, family, and community, he has likely made Ruthie Leming very proud of her big brother. (firstthings.com)