as in praised
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 eulogized
These are the shabby, vertiginous streets that Nobel Laureate author Orhan Pamuk eulogized in The Museum of Innocence, set in the 1970s, and until very recently the district had scarcely changed at all.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Chloe eulogized Newton-John at her 2023 memorial service When Newton-John was honored with a state memorial service in Australia in February 2023, Chloe paid an emotional tribute to her late mother.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
When Wilson died last summer, he was widely eulogized as one of the great visionary artists of our time, and his requisite for altered perception has only since flourished.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Bad Bunny eulogized Colón at a concert in São Paulo Saturday night.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 Feb. 2026
His passing was duly eulogized by the Reagan Foundation and the Young America's Foundation at the Reagan Ranch.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
Several customers eulogized the Vietnamese eatery in comments on a Facebook post by the City of Lawrence bidding the restaurant farewell.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
Across the border, Canada’s politicians also eulogized Goodall.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Ming was eulogized during the service and more pomp that comes with a traditional law enforcement funeral service was carried out including the folding and presenting of the flag that draped his casket, a 21-gun salute (seven riflemen firing three volleys), and the playing of taps.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Chloe eulogized Newton-John at her 2023 memorial service When Newton-John was honored with a state memorial service in Australia in February 2023, Chloe paid an emotional tribute to her late mother.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
When Wilson died last summer, he was widely eulogized as one of the great visionary artists of our time, and his requisite for altered perception has only since flourished.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Bad Bunny eulogized Colón at a concert in São Paulo Saturday night.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 Feb. 2026
His passing was duly eulogized by the Reagan Foundation and the Young America's Foundation at the Reagan Ranch.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
Several customers eulogized the Vietnamese eatery in comments on a Facebook post by the City of Lawrence bidding the restaurant farewell.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
Across the border, Canada’s politicians also eulogized Goodall.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Ming was eulogized during the service and more pomp that comes with a traditional law enforcement funeral service was carried out including the folding and presenting of the flag that draped his casket, a 21-gun salute (seven riflemen firing three volleys), and the playing of taps.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eulogized
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Universal City Police Chief Johnny Siemens praised the swift response by officers and partner agencies.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Bernardino Couñago, the firm’s co-founder and CEO, praised the potential of the solar platform.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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That helps explain why he was so touched to be honored with the statue that will forever stand outside Toni Stone Stadium.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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In May 2025, Nadal was honored at the French Open with a plaque commemorating his 14 wins at the tournament.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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An experimental treatment for hair loss is being hailed on Wall Street.—
Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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Environmental group praises acquisition Environmental advocates hailed the acquisition as a milestone for Hill Country preservation.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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“Eulogized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eulogized. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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