as in tribute
a formal expression of praise
a tongue-in-cheek dithyramb in honor of the chocolate chip cookie
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Recent Examples of dithyramb
Ginsberg’s incantatory dithyrambs pulled the Beats, Walt Whitman and much of 20th century poetry into view.
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Sesshu Foster, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2023
Sesshu Foster, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dithyramb
Noun
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The club will carry out more significant tributes to Bonds before this Sunday’s home game against Aston Villa.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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In the latter, Jackman and Kate Hudson play the real-life couple of Mike Sardina and Claire Stengl, who formed a Neil Diamond tribute act.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The Bay State transportation agency is set to deploy fare engagement representatives to issue formal warnings and citations to riders who have not tapped at a fare gate or farebox, starting next month.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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Smith was issued a misdemeanor citation in connection with Dobbins' death.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Reading it feels like reading a hymn or a poem.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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Franklin’s musical career started in her father’s church, singing the great gospel hymns of the day.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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She was honored with numerous commendations, including the Chief of Department Award for her professionalism and outstanding service.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
26 Nov. 2025
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The two were both accomplished musicians despite their young age, and on that night Aleksander, 13, received a commendation for his performance on the piano and violin while his brother Tyler, 11, was awarded for his work on piano and guitar.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Dithyramb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dithyramb. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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