Synonyms of paean

paean

noun

ˈpē-ən 

as in tribute

a formal expression of praise

his retirement party featured many paeans for his long years of service to the company

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tribute
• commendation
• citation
• homage
• hymn
• panegyric
• encomium
• eulogy
• accolade
• award
• dithyramb
• salutation
• eulogium
• prize
• applause
• dedication
• acclaim
• laudation
• honor
• decoration
• acclamation
• approval
• recommendation
• hallelujah
• compliment
• plaudit(s)
• cachet
• bravo
• kudo

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indictment
• condemnation
• denunciation
• rebuke
• censure
• reprimand
• lecture
• sermon
• correction
• admonition
• reproof
• harangue

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of paean

Alas, all those paeans to freedom have played out better in song than in real life. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026

Daily tales of war and violence around the world made one want to clench one’s fists, grit one’s teeth, and to shout out in a paean of outraged hysteria. — Zehra Jumabhoy, Artforum, 25 June 2026

The film, ostensibly started as a promotional tool, ends up being a paean to pop as a site of projection. — Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 22 June 2026

Nazi parades set to electronic hype music; paeans to Third Reich governance. — Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026

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