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
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.
—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
The eulogies were watched by some family members who flew in from overseas.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
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
No one besides a clergy member wants to be good and, far worse, experienced at delivering eulogies.
—Todd Harmonson, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
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
The eulogies were watched by some family members who flew in from overseas.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
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
No one besides a clergy member wants to be good and, far worse, experienced at delivering eulogies.
—Todd Harmonson, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eulogies
Noun
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His death has brought an outpouring of tributes to the civil rights leader and politician who devoted his life to pushing for equality and change.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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After news of the deal the Chiefs made to send McDuffie to the Rams was made public, tributes were shared across social media.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Also presented with various commendations during the 2025 induction ceremony were Salt-N-Pepa, Warren Zevon, Carol Kaye, Nicky Hopkins, Thom Bell and Lenny Waronker.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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The officers' actions earned them commendations as well as a Distinguished Service Award from the city of Bethlehem, one of three Hobson's received in the last two years.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Official charges come after two students were arrested and two were given juvenile citations, according to a police department spokesman.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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Shimmick said his department has tried to address these concerns last summer using the fire department’s boat to combat these issues and that effort has resulted in 600 citations and 175 arrests.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Eulogies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eulogies. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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