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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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 series, which premiered in 2023, has gone on to receive numerous accolades, including an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Drama Series and several acting nods for Russell.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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And while the Malawi women’s national team is yet to feature in an international competition, Chawinga’s performances with the Current have earned her global accolades.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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The fun doc features affectionate tributes from Michael Douglas, Martha Stewart, Mick Jagger, Diane von Furstenberg and Graydon Carter, to name a few celebrities the up-until-now elusive Pigozzi has become close with over the past five decades.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Upon his death, tributes poured in on social media.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As fall approaches and gala and awards seasons pick up speed, here’s to many more glamorous goth looks.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
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Accident will add a couple more runs in LA and open in San Francisco and a few other markets next week but is keeping a small footprint, trusting to awards buzz to help build a long tail for a film that’s not just a hopeful Best Picture and Best Director as well as International Feature.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
19 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 20 Oct. 2025.
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