as in tribute
a formal expression of praise
his retirement party featured many paeans for his long years of service to the company
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Recent Examples of paean
The movie isn’t just a paean to a pioneer spirit.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2025
The chapter ends up being a paean to the persistence of love, and advocacy born from loss.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
In total, there is a fitting paean to both a past and a present marked not merely by battle but by generosity and joy.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
Other films screened over three days included Stuntman, director Herbert Leung’s paean to the unheralded heroes of martial arts movies, Robin Lee’s extreme sports documentary Four Trails, and the romance Last Song for You from Jill Leung.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 24 Nov. 2025
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2025
The chapter ends up being a paean to the persistence of love, and advocacy born from loss.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
In total, there is a fitting paean to both a past and a present marked not merely by battle but by generosity and joy.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
Other films screened over three days included Stuntman, director Herbert Leung’s paean to the unheralded heroes of martial arts movies, Robin Lee’s extreme sports documentary Four Trails, and the romance Last Song for You from Jill Leung.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paean
Noun
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The tournament began as a tribute to the 13 founders of the LPGA.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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In February, there was a tribute concert in his honor in San Francisco that featured famous friends and admirers including Van Morrison, Hozier, Joan Baez, George Thorogood, Narada Michael Walden, Ruby Amanfu, Steven Van Zandt, Trombone Shorty and many others.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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Gallrein received several commendations while serving, including four Bronze Star Medals and two Presidential Unit Citations.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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In 2021, Valentin was awarded the Ribbon of Valor, an internal commendation for those who serve with honor and distinction during special details.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
9 Mar. 2026
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Academically, no; the call for honest and accurate citation of one’s sources will, and must, ring out as forcefully as ever.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Since the beginning of March, Fort Lauderdale police have issued more than 1,000 traffic citations and made 38 arrests, with 10 of those being spring breakers.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Yes, its name is an homage to the classic leporine book, with grassy notes a rabbit might adore.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
20 Mar. 2026
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The three huddled and came up with an idea for a mural showcasing Chiefs eras, homage to the team’s history from coach Hank Stram’s leadership in the ‘60s and ‘70s to current stars Mahomes and Kelce (not to mention Reid).—
Lisa Gutierrez
March 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Paean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paean. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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