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
The funeral service featured heartfelt eulogies, but also at times resembled a political rally.
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 22 Sep. 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
Rebecca Schneid, Time, 22 Sep. 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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Since the news of his death, tributes have poured in from fans and peers alike.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Across the internet, fans and collaborators of the late internet personality shared tributes to Ray after news of his death became public.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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
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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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At the meeting, school board member Danny Espino proposed contracting with the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings, based in Tallahassee, which uses administrative law judges to hear challenges to traffic citations virtually.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Village of Pewaukee recently enacted a new anti-bullying ordinance, but no citations have been issued yet.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Eulogies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eulogies. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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