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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See the Hutchins Center’s tribute post to Professor Morgan below.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Now, in the wake of Ladd’s death, the upcoming interview standa as a heartfelt tribute to an extraordinary life and the unbreakable bond between a mother and daughter — two generations of women who redefined endurance, artistry and grace in Hollywood.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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When asked for a copy of that legal analysis, USDA and the Speaker's office referred USA TODAY to a memo with no supporting legal citations.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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An editor later updated the citation to point to an Axios article.—
NPR,
NPR,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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My father began singing a hymn, drowning my voice out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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History and messages were shared through field hymns and songs.—
Taylor Cassidy,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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LaBare earned commendation from the Navy during his actions in the raid.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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In his role as an officer, Baker received multiple chief’s commendations, including one in 2011 for his role in flawlessly executing multiple critical tasks during a domestic shooting incident involving a man who allegedly shot and wounded his wife in their suburban townhouse neighborhood.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Dithyramb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dithyramb. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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