variants
also encomia
as in commendations
a formal expression of praise
the encomiums bestowed on a teacher at her retirement ceremonies
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encomiums
Noun
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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 -
Highest commendations to those who made history voting for and passing it through both chambers of the legislature.—
Robert Turner,
Baltimore Sun,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The short list and nominators remain a secret, and documents revealing the details of the selection process for the accolades are sealed from public view for 50 years.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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And for all the deserved accolades to European captain Luke Donald, such a man exists on that side.—
Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Then, it was joined by other tributes and links to news stories detailing the crash that took Arik's life.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Steve joined in Friday’s tributes from the ground’s famous Birmingham Road End.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For the first time in the show's 56-year history, the awards will be taped live at Bridgestone Arena.—
Melonee Hurt,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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But the high-profile nature of the awards and the eye-popping figures associated with them are pushing board-level compensation committees that negotiate CEO pay to prepare for conversations about similar packages.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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The funeral service featured heartfelt eulogies, but also at times resembled a political rally.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
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The eulogies were watched by some family members who flew in from overseas.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Encomiums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encomiums. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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