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
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.
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Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
In an essay for TIME shortly after the accident, climber Alex Honnold eulogized Potter and his impact on the climbing community.
—Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 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
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
Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
In an essay for TIME shortly after the accident, climber Alex Honnold eulogized Potter and his impact on the climbing community.
—Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 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
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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Other commenters praised Shepard for genuinely prioritizing Bell's desires on the holiday.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Postecoglou memorably praised them after Bergvall scored in Spurs’ 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the first leg of last season’s Carabao Cup semi-final.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Amid his team’s ongoing playoff success, former Heat guard Duncan Robinson has been honored with the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award for April.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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At that time, Jennifer will also be honored with an American Spirit Award from the National World War II Museum.—
Andre Mouchard,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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His hire in Atlanta was hailed as a savvy move.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Parsons was a 63-year-old former Naval officer who hailed from Tillicoultry, in Clackmannanshire, Scotland.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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“Eulogized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eulogized. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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