DITHYRAMBS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

dithyrambs

noun

plural of dithyramb

as in tributes

a formal expression of praise a tongue-in-cheek dithyramb in honor of the chocolate chip cookie

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Noun

Jenner received several birthday tributes from her family on social media.

— Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
Each night will feature a set of fan favorites and greatest hits, as well as the touching tributes to late drummer/lyricist Neil Peart that have been a moving staple of the band’s ongoing Fifty Something tour.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of tributes

Noun

Everyone applauded politely when Joontos collected its Bib Gourmand, and when Aseeb and Myazu received commendations.

— Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Some soldiers distinguished themselves by helping to render emergency trauma response and first aid to civilians, earning individual service commendations, according to the Arkansas National Guard.

— Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of commendations

Noun

At the conclusion of an English-language service interspersed with hymns in Arabic, the priest introduced Salazar, who stood up in the front row, smiling and waving.

— Daniel Castro, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2026
The atmosphere feels similar to Pentecostal churches, with the hymns and spiritual declarations very familiar to those sung in other churches.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of hymns

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Police said the goal is to encourage drivers to slow down and prevent crashes rather than simply issue citations.

— Camila Fernandez, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
All 21 people were cited on suspicion of soliciting prostitution, and four also received citations for drug possession.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026

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