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
Some people would rather eulogize it than defend it.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
Your sister asked you specifically to eulogize her.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
O’Brien isn’t eulogizing the format.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
The seemingly innocuous post eulogizing Eden, 52, who was found dead while filming the latest season of the hit Apple TV+ series in Athens, quickly drew a volley of backlash on social media.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
Your sister asked you specifically to eulogize her.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
O’Brien isn’t eulogizing the format.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
The seemingly innocuous post eulogizing Eden, 52, who was found dead while filming the latest season of the hit Apple TV+ series in Athens, quickly drew a volley of backlash on social media.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for eulogize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eulogize
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The annual award ceremony produced by ESPN, which honors the greatest achievements in sports, is set to air on July 15.—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The program will feature insightful discussions, networking opportunities and a dinner awards ceremony honoring visionary leaders.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz urged residents to remain united in the aftermath of the shooting, while praising first responders for their response to the incident.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Antonelli praised Mercedes for improving the car's setup after Ferrari led both Friday practice sessions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Xi last visited in 2019, while Putin made a trip in 2024, when Moscow and Pyongyang hailed their tightening military ties by inking a mutual defense treaty.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The zoo says that the facility would be about 50 yards from some of its animals and that the noise could disturb its residents, including a leap of leopards that hail originally from Southeast Asia.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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“Eulogize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eulogize. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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