as in homage
a formal expression of praise
tributes were received from all over the world at the opera singer's farewell concert
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Recent Examples of tribute
As The Bear closed its doors at FX on Hulu after five seasons, the series finale paid a subtle tribute to late star Rob Reiner.
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Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
While he was barred from spilling the beans during our interview, the comedian hinted at some big names hitting the stage in tribute to Lauryn Hill, who will receive the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award.
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Mikey Fresh,
VIBE.com,
26 June 2026
In the comments of her final posts, fans shared tributes to the late star.
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Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Empower Successors With Real Authority The mistake is treating succession as a tribute to the outgoing CEO.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tribute
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
While he was barred from spilling the beans during our interview, the comedian hinted at some big names hitting the stage in tribute to Lauryn Hill, who will receive the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award.
—
Mikey Fresh,
VIBE.com,
26 June 2026
In the comments of her final posts, fans shared tributes to the late star.
—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Empower Successors With Real Authority The mistake is treating succession as a tribute to the outgoing CEO.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tribute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribute
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The decor throughout pays homage to local style and the Louisiana environment with white shiplap walls, white-oak details, and, above the beds, oversize plaster wall reliefs depicting magnolia flowers.
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His death caused an outpouring of tributes from across the entertainment industry as dozens of artists, songwriters and other entertainment figures paid homage to the famed record executive.
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But precise passes that squeeze the maximum gain out of plays will receive extra commendation.
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His actions came to light when a letter of commendation was sent to the state by Pamlico County Emergency Services.
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Although federal law requires the VA to publish statistics on arrests, citations, investigations and prosecutions by local agencies, the campus police website has no link to crime data.
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Such hallucinatory citations are, according to judges and lawyers, troubling at a variety of levels, including for their threat to the integrity of the judicial system.
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ElAttrache’s patients include 18 of 29 players who won the MVP or Cy Young awards over the past 10 years.
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The award will recognize a singular work selected from qualifying American narrative television and film that address environmental issues through creativity and possibility.
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Nonetheless, the 36-year-old’s accolades speak for themselves.
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Sure, the accolades are great, but there’s nothing better than reading a Spurrier quote.
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The ceremony included Colombia's national anthem but also the rebel hymn of the Border Commandos -- the lyrics of which make no mention of the group's crimes.
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For centuries, spiritual hymns have kept hope alive, even more so for the enslaved.
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Jesni delivered the eulogy for her husband at his funeral on June 6.
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During his eulogy, Alan Lazowski said his father had been diagnosed with cancer two years ago and initially was given a few months to a year to live, but the blessing of his father outliving those initial estimates gave his father time to write his final book.
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“Tribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribute. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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