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
The evening also saw tributes to series like The Golden Girls, Gilmore Girls, and Everybody Loves Raymond.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
There were only a handful of teams not to have a moment to pay tribute to Kirk.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The Centennial will feature a variety of events, special programming, high-profile tributes and concerts, marketing collaborations, and other celebrations curated by Reservoir, the Miles Davis Estate, and various other partners.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
The evening was packed with rocking performances, emotional tributes and an unexpected amount of love for therapists.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
There were only a handful of teams not to have a moment to pay tribute to Kirk.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The Centennial will feature a variety of events, special programming, high-profile tributes and concerts, marketing collaborations, and other celebrations curated by Reservoir, the Miles Davis Estate, and various other partners.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
The evening was packed with rocking performances, emotional tributes and an unexpected amount of love for therapists.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tribute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribute
Noun
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Billy Crystal’s homage to Robin Williams in 2014 stopped the room cold.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The space complements the retailer’s unique assortment of apparel and accessories, which for the anniversary will be further enriched by a selection of Gigli’s archival pieces, in a nod to Zambeletti’s roots and homage to the designer that sparked her fashion journey.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The mode is one of willing commendation, trading on the imperative, hortative and jussive moods, the latter two of which have long disappeared from the English tongue.—
Elaine L. Wang
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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The North Carolina man has pleaded not guilty to all charged and indicated his defense will center largely on his character, citing Eagle Scout commendations and community service.—
Hannah Phillips,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The exact citation reportedly appears in a University of Victoria style guide, a document that teaches students how to format references using fictional examples.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Larry Brooks, who lives a block away from the attack, was also given four citations on the day of Broadbelt’s death for not having rabbies vaccines and unregistered dogs.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The award shows look over many who should be honored.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Grammys took note of Cardi B’s rising star as she was nominated for five awards, including album and record of the year.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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In 2020, he was awarded with the National Book Award’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and has received other accolades such as a PEN USA Lifetime Achievement Award, the Robert Kirsch Award and several Edgar and NAACP Image Awards.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The accolades keep coming for Lilo, the immersive 22-seat fine-dining restaurant that opened in April in Carlsbad.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The songs themselves drew inspiration from real Shaker hymns from the 1700s.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Civil contributes his own piano playing too — notably a Bach hymn that serves as the story’s crowning moment of failure as triumph.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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The online fundraiser, which launched on Saturday, includes a roughly three-minute clip highlighting Kirk’s achievements as a right-wing activist, as well as a lengthy eulogy praising his legacy.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Sep. 2025
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McNeil and his classmates stayed until the store closed and returned the next day and others, Bishop William Barber II said during his eulogy at McNeil’s service.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Tribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribute. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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