EULOGIZE Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

eulogize

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Definition of eulogize

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 Harald's son, who became the new King Haakon VIII, eulogized Harald on Saturday night. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 Haakon was to address the people of Norway in his first speech as king on Saturday night in which he is expected to eulogize his father. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 In a clip shared on social media, a loud boo was heard from the crowd as Lombardo, 63, began eulogizing the slain officer. — Niya Doyle, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 Whether in the spirit of saving or eulogizing the industry, the question of its influence deserves serious thought. — Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for eulogize

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DJs take over late on Fridays and Saturdays, while Sundays belong to samba and feijoada meals, honoring the local tradition of gathering with loved ones on weekends to enjoy the black bean and meat stew.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
It's filled with favorite foods, drinks and treats — from Mexican Coke to Ecuadorian sodas — honoring people as individuals.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

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The self-styling of Rider’s shows has been widely praised, as has the scenography of the re-see, which offers an original approach to presenting products through accumulation, layering and a play on color variations or monochromatic schemes.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
Paul praised the concept of residential cruising but said the shipowner lacked the expertise to make the business financially sustainable.

— Sopheng Cheang, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

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Officials are set to meet in the next few weeks to determine whether that status—hailed for years as a symbol of excellence in public health—should be revised or eliminated.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026
The Chofetz Chaim, who lived from 1838 to 1933 and whose sobriquet is the title of his first and most famous book, was widely hailed as the leading Jewish scholar of his generation.

— Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

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