as in praising
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 eulogizing
Trump calls out political rivals in wide-ranging eulogy Trump vacillated between eulogizing Kirk, celebrating his political achievements, and taking shots at his rivals, including former President Joe Biden.
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N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
Robby Soave delivers radar eulogizing conservative activist and founder of Tuning Point USA Charlie Kirk's shooting death.
—The Hill, 11 Sep. 2025
N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
Robby Soave delivers radar eulogizing conservative activist and founder of Tuning Point USA Charlie Kirk's shooting death.
—The Hill, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eulogizing
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While praising Keaton as a performer, Meyers, who wrote Baby Boom and the Father of the Bride films and wrote and directed Something’s Gotta Give, looked back on their close working relationship.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Republican president also used the opportunity to settle political scores and thank his supporters, criticizing Democratic predecessors and praising a top donor, Miriam Adelson, in the audience.—
Darlene Superville,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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The event features more than 40 ofrendas honoring family and friends who have died.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik received 29 out of 40 for their Viennese Waltz, honoring her mother and children.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Tips made up only about 10% of ride-hailing drivers’ pay, while for couriers who deliver packages that number was less than 4%.—
Levi Sumagaysay,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Club América, hailing from Mexico City, is a two-time Liga MX Femenil champion, clinching the title in Apertura 2018 and Clausura 2023.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Eulogizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eulogizing. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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