as in tribute
a formal expression of praise
several eulogies were given at the special assembly marking the retirement of the company's longtime president
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Recent Examples of eulogy
Peterson helped her father rewrite the eulogy to include meaningful memories and details about her grandfather.
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Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2025
Following the tragic death of the conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the line between eulogy and blame wore swiftly and predictably thin.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
Walz delivered a eulogy at her funeral.
—Steve Karnowski, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
The online fundraiser, which launched on Saturday, includes a roughly three-minute clip highlighting Kirk’s achievements as a right-wing activist, as well as a lengthy eulogy praising his legacy.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 14 Sep. 2025
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Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2025
Following the tragic death of the conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the line between eulogy and blame wore swiftly and predictably thin.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
Walz delivered a eulogy at her funeral.
—Steve Karnowski, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
The online fundraiser, which launched on Saturday, includes a roughly three-minute clip highlighting Kirk’s achievements as a right-wing activist, as well as a lengthy eulogy praising his legacy.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eulogy
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Kirk’s wife, Erika Kirk, who has been outspoken in the aftermath of her husband’s death and has been tapped to take over her husband’s Turning Point brand, also referenced Jesus Christ in her tribute to her husband and promised to continue Kirk’s work.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
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Popular Appeal Anchored in Local Icons South celebrated Andalusia’s own with a tribute to actor-director-producer Paco León, one of Spain’s most bankable and beloved figures.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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In his role as an officer, Baker received multiple chief’s commendations, including one in 2011 for his role in flawlessly executing multiple critical tasks during a domestic shooting incident involving a man who allegedly shot and wounded his wife in their suburban townhouse neighborhood.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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The mode is one of willing commendation, trading on the imperative, hortative and jussive moods, the latter two of which have long disappeared from the English tongue.—
Elaine L. Wang
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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More than 900 properties across the city contributed to the honor and were celebrated for the same characteristics that can lead to a citation under the vegetation ordinance.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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In addition, patents themselves allow the citation of scientific publications, which can also be traced back to grants.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Eulogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eulogy. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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