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also encomia
as in commendations
a formal expression of praise
the encomiums bestowed on a teacher at her retirement ceremonies
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Noun
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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 latter two were honored with accolades like the 2025 Video Vanguard Award and the Latin Icon Award, respectively.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
8 Sep. 2025
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His time with the Packers included leading them to a Super Bowl victory and capturing several NFL MVP Awards, among other accolades and statistical achievements.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On his final Instagram post, friends and followers wrote in tributes to Campos after news of his death was made public.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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During the past two decades, I’ve been tasked in the newsroom with also writing the Land of Oz obituary tributes as the Munchkins passed away throughout the years, crowning me, by default, as another Munchkin coroner of sorts.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After about 7 years of not attending the MTV VMAs, Ariana Grande took home multiple major awards at this year's awards show.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Swift and Beyoncé entered the evening tied for the most-ever VMA awards.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to Rolling Stone, Beach Boys biographer David Leaf and Rolling Stone editor Jason Fine gave the formal eulogies.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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No one besides a clergy member wants to be good and, far worse, experienced at delivering eulogies.—
Todd Harmonson,
Oc Register,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Encomiums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encomiums. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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