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encomium
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a formal expression of praise
- the encomiums bestowed on a teacher at her retirement ceremonies
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encomium, eulogy, panegyric, tribute, citation mean a formal expression of praise. encomium implies enthusiasm and warmth in praising a person or a thing.
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- received encomiums from literary critics
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- delivered the eulogy at the funeral service
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- her lyrical memoir was a panegyric to her mentor
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- the concert was a musical tribute to the early jazz masters
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- earned a citation for bravery
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