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
Bad Bunny eulogized Colón at a concert in São Paulo Saturday night.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 Feb. 2026
Former Vice President Kamala Harris eulogized Jackson in a statement that remembered how his 1988 presidential run built a sense of community among supporters.
—Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 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
Miyahara’s passing was confirmed by cast member Colton Dunn (Garrett), who eulogized the silent scene stealer in an Instagram post.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 7 Aug. 2025
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 Feb. 2026
Former Vice President Kamala Harris eulogized Jackson in a statement that remembered how his 1988 presidential run built a sense of community among supporters.
—Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 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
Miyahara’s passing was confirmed by cast member Colton Dunn (Garrett), who eulogized the silent scene stealer in an Instagram post.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eulogized
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All of those Democratic contenders had quickly called on Swalwell to quit the race and praised the women who came forward.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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Before Mamdani spoke, the crowd heard from a city transportation department staffer to hear about Mamdani’s pothole filling blitz; a tenant organizer who praised the mayor’s focus on renters; and a mother who boosted his push to expand child care programs in the city.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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He was also honored in the Mariners Hall of Fame in 2022.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Now a sneaker free agent after his high-profile departure from longtime sponsor Under Armour, Curry honored James with a blue-and-yellow version of the LeBron X iD sneakers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed Tisza’s landslide victory as a move by the country toward Europe.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
12 Apr. 2026
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The European subsidiary of Tesla, the electric-vehicle company run by the world's richest person, Elon Musk, hailed the Netherlands' move.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Eulogized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eulogized. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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