How to Use tribute in a Sentence

tribute

noun

• The country was forced to pay tribute.
• The ruler paid a tribute every year.
• The concert was a tribute to the musician.
• Yellow ribbons were tied on trees as a tribute to the soldiers at war.
• The name paid tribute to the life and legacy of one of the all-time thrill-seekers.
  — Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2024
• Below, the world plays tribute to the former First Lady.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2023
• The actor turned 19 on Tuesday and marked the birthday with a sweet tribute to his twin sister, Chloe.
  — Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 4 Oct. 2023
• This week, Queen Camilla gave a very sparkling tribute to her late mother-in-law.
  — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2023
• This isn't the first time Lopez has paid tribute to Affleck via her accessories.
  — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Mar. 2023
• But her first post paid tribute to her beloved late husband Steve, the Crocodile Hunter.
  — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 31 Aug. 2023
• In the wake of her death, several of O’Connor’s peers and admirers have paid tribute to the singer on social media.
  — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2023
• The irony of Plastic Hearts paying tribute to some of rock’s wildest years is that Cyrus herself is the most centered she’s ever been.
  — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2023
• The 76-year-old was still beloved by many of his former costars, who shared reminisces and fond tributes of their time working with Lewis.
  — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2024
• The surprise cameo was a way for the cast and creatives of the new Warner Bros. movie, now in theaters , to pay tribute to its on-screen predecessor.
  — Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2023
• Fellow British talent paid tribute to Leland on news of his death.
  — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2023
• On Sunday, the performers booked to play the final day of this year’s Newport Jazz Festival paid tribute to the giants of the form.
  — James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2023
• Seyfried started off her tribute with a video of Finn running toward the camera with his big tail wagging away.
  — Celeste McCauley, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2023
• Friends on social media paid tribute to Russell Tuesday as a man with a quick smile and a bubbly laugh.
  — William Thornton | [e-mail], al, 8 Aug. 2023
• Friedman wanted to open a shop that paid tribute to his upbringing in New Jersey and New York.
  — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2023
• The mission of the Historical Unit is to pay tribute to those who defended their countries in times of war.
  — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2023
• Bluegrass pioneer Earl Scruggs was born 100 years ago this week, and the tributes to the banjo picker have been many.
  — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 12 Jan. 2024
• Country superstar Luke Bryan was all jokes in his tribute to his mom LeClaire on her 76th birthday this week.
  — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2023
• The tributes to Toby Keith continue to pour in following the country singer's death on Monday at the age of 62.
  — Chris Barilla, Peoplemag, 7 Feb. 2024
• After the Queen passed away this past fall, Royal Parks had to ask mourners to stop leaving marmalade sandwiches as a tribute to the Queen.
  — Town & Country, 4 Apr. 2023
• On Friday the Rhode founder, 27, paid tribute to her husband on Instagram for his 30th birthday.
  — Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
• In January, Jonathan gave a nod to the wedding — and the exciting new chapter the couple has ahead — in a sweet birthday tribute to Deschanel.
  — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
• Adele paused her Vegas show to pay tribute to Matthew Perry on Saturday night.
  — Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2023
• The ceremony will also pay tribute to two icons: Adam Sandler and Lenny Kravitz.
  — Madeline Cisneros, EW.com, 18 Feb. 2024
• While other bricks are engraved with the names of families and tributes — part of a fundraiser for the Athenaeum Foundation — this one insults cheese.
  — The Indianapolis Star, 29 Feb. 2024
• On Tuesday, Brittany, 28, showed her support for Patrick never waivers in a sweet tribute following the loss.
  — Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024