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 Brutalist, for all its idiosyncrasies, was a fairly conventional Oscar player—a classically structured paean to a great man.
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
In past versions or retreads, the monster is sometimes the butt of the joke, or simply called Frankenstein (even though that’s his maker’s name) and afforded little emotional window in service of broader paeans to the dangers of playing God and meddling with natural law.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2025
The celebrated animated paean to small-town Texas aired its final episode in 2009.
—Ryan Coleman Updated, EW.com, 25 July 2025
The Chinese auteur brought his Cannes winner Resurrection (Prix Spécial) to town, a lyrical paean to 100 years of filmmaking in his homeland and another sign that the country’s directors continue to expand their horizons in subject matter and style.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Radhika Seth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
In past versions or retreads, the monster is sometimes the butt of the joke, or simply called Frankenstein (even though that’s his maker’s name) and afforded little emotional window in service of broader paeans to the dangers of playing God and meddling with natural law.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2025
The celebrated animated paean to small-town Texas aired its final episode in 2009.
—Ryan Coleman Updated, EW.com, 25 July 2025
The Chinese auteur brought his Cannes winner Resurrection (Prix Spécial) to town, a lyrical paean to 100 years of filmmaking in his homeland and another sign that the country’s directors continue to expand their horizons in subject matter and style.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paean
Noun
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This 11-year-old single malt Scotch is both a tribute to the rugged island distillery and a nod to Offerman’s love for the Caribbean.—
Brittany Loggins,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
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Woody Allen, who regularly collaborated with Diane Keaton throughout her career, honored the actress following her death in a tribute published on The Free Press.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
13 Oct. 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
Noun
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The city of Marysville, which will appeal the state citations, said its police officers undergo training to maximize effectiveness and safety.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Police have issued three citations to Waymo since March.—
Chris Kirkham,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Oct. 2025
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Others include a circle of friends, ala new age Big Chill (a great breakfast scene serves as homage) including Stephen (Sean Hayes) and Geoffrey (Scott Icenogle), who seem the happiest union in the bunch.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
11 Oct. 2025
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This red marbled stone feels like an homage to Paloma Elsesser's spa-like bathroom.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Paean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paean. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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