as in tributes
a formal expression of praise
several eulogies were given at the special assembly marking the retirement of the company's longtime president
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Recent Examples of eulogies
This season, especially, has been a whirlwind of goals, assists and eulogies.
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New York Times,
10 June 2026
Each year, a different brother played Paddy, lying in the coffin, where he was roasted by a series of mock eulogies.
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Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
Across social media and news stories, there are countless eulogies that spotlight his humility, integrity and vision.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Among the thousands who attended the service Friday were former Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, all of whom delivered eulogies.
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Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers from across the South, including members of Congress, would give eulogies in his honor.
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Jamelle Bouie,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
Attendees surrounded a casket as speakers delivered eulogies — including actors portraying former President Abraham Lincoln and former first lady Mary Todd Lincoln.
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Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
22 Dec. 2025
During his appearance on the podcast, Charles also spoke about writing what became one of the most famous eulogies of the last century.
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Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Set personal boundaries People are already using ChatGPT to write eulogies, wedding toasts, and bedtime stories for their children.
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Tharin Pillay,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Each year, a different brother played Paddy, lying in the coffin, where he was roasted by a series of mock eulogies.
—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
Across social media and news stories, there are countless eulogies that spotlight his humility, integrity and vision.
—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Among the thousands who attended the service Friday were former Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, all of whom delivered eulogies.
—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers from across the South, including members of Congress, would give eulogies in his honor.
—
Jamelle Bouie,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
Attendees surrounded a casket as speakers delivered eulogies — including actors portraying former President Abraham Lincoln and former first lady Mary Todd Lincoln.
—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
22 Dec. 2025
During his appearance on the podcast, Charles also spoke about writing what became one of the most famous eulogies of the last century.
—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Set personal boundaries People are already using ChatGPT to write eulogies, wedding toasts, and bedtime stories for their children.
—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eulogies
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Liberty Station began its celebration of the nation’s anniversary in January and is presenting a series of tributes and community experiences throughout the year, including a public art installation honoring the Navy.
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In the comments of her final posts, fans shared tributes to the late star.
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Gold, silver and bronze and honorary commendations will be awarded.
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With close to a 20-to-1 teacher-to-student ratio, the meeting began with commendations about Ruiz’s defensive strides and devoted work ethic.
Noun
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The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette took home the award for General Excellence among the state's larger newspapers for the second year in a row, among eight other first-place citations at the Arkansas Press Association's 2025 Better Newspaper Editorial Awards.
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Although federal law requires the VA to publish statistics on arrests, citations, investigations and prosecutions by local agencies, the campus police website has no link to crime data.
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“Eulogies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eulogies. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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