as in to honor
to say or write good things about (someone or something)
He was eulogized at his funeral as a great actor and a good friend.
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Recent Examples of eulogize
At Brutus’ funeral at the Eben-Ezer Baptist Church of Saint-Marc, the pastor was eulogized as honest and dedicated to his flock, refusing to abandon them even as the violence of Port-au-Prince reached into their once quiet villages.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
During the Victorian era, luminaries such as Wilkie Collins and Alfred, Lord Tennyson paid tribute to Franklin, eulogizing him as a martyr who sacrificed himself for the cause of scientific advancement.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
That’s the title of a revolutionary song eulogizing Mao, which became the popular anthem of the Cultural Revolution.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
Sachs spoke at that event, appearing and sounding emotional on stage while eulogizing the young officer, a military veteran who had about two years of experience on the police force.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
During the Victorian era, luminaries such as Wilkie Collins and Alfred, Lord Tennyson paid tribute to Franklin, eulogizing him as a martyr who sacrificed himself for the cause of scientific advancement.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
That’s the title of a revolutionary song eulogizing Mao, which became the popular anthem of the Cultural Revolution.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
Sachs spoke at that event, appearing and sounding emotional on stage while eulogizing the young officer, a military veteran who had about two years of experience on the police force.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eulogize
Verb
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Beyond honoring Akil’s contributions, the evening sets the stage for the Hollywood Confidential College Tour launching later this fall.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 Sep. 2025
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Our first responsibility is to honor our commitments and wind down in a way that minimizes harm from the rescission.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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One fellow-freestyler praised her ingenuity but said that, in a creative category with many strong contenders, her victory was a bit disappointing.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Reviewers praise its atmospheric setting and rich world-building, but some criticised its punishing difficulty.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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She has been hailed for her deep understanding of local government and ability to reach across the aisle to implement her agenda.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Xiao Yi Wang-Beckvall hails from Hawaii but has been primarily playing the Asia/Australia circuit this year.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Eulogize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eulogize. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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