as in commendations
a formal expression of praise
tributes were received from all over the world at the opera singer's farewell concert
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Recent Examples of tributes
This year’s tributes to Egyptian cinema veterans include actor Khaled El Nabawy, filmmaker Mohamed Abdelaziz and cinematographer Mahmoud Abdelsamie.
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Essie Assibu, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
The Coachman also has permanent tributes to military service men and women at the restaurant, including a Missing Man Chair.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
But more than recognizing and honoring the veterans, Tuesday’s tributes from family and friends showed just how much military experiences shaped the worldview and values for generations of Americans from many different backgrounds.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Ceremonies and tributes will be held across the country today to honor the millions of men and women who have served in the US Armed Forces.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
At the tributes, everyone hailed Sid Caesar as one of the great comics, yet no one knew what to do with him.
—David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Family members, friends, and contemporaries in the industry have been posting tributes following the news.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 10 Nov. 2025
Her friends and family posted tributes honoring the late TV host on what would have been her 41st birthday.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Oscar winners Guillermo del Toro and Jodie Foster, as well as Moroccan screen icon Raouya and legendary Egyptian actor Hussein Fahmi, are set for tributes at the 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Essie Assibu, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
The Coachman also has permanent tributes to military service men and women at the restaurant, including a Missing Man Chair.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
But more than recognizing and honoring the veterans, Tuesday’s tributes from family and friends showed just how much military experiences shaped the worldview and values for generations of Americans from many different backgrounds.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Ceremonies and tributes will be held across the country today to honor the millions of men and women who have served in the US Armed Forces.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
At the tributes, everyone hailed Sid Caesar as one of the great comics, yet no one knew what to do with him.
—David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Family members, friends, and contemporaries in the industry have been posting tributes following the news.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 10 Nov. 2025
Her friends and family posted tributes honoring the late TV host on what would have been her 41st birthday.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Oscar winners Guillermo del Toro and Jodie Foster, as well as Moroccan screen icon Raouya and legendary Egyptian actor Hussein Fahmi, are set for tributes at the 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tributes
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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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Highest commendations to those who made history voting for and passing it through both chambers of the legislature.—
Robert Turner,
Baltimore Sun,
2 June 2025
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According to those citations, many employees have been burned by the chemicals in the liquid that pools up in Boring’s tunnels.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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For not having two plates properly displayed (on vehicles requiring them), more than 52,400 citations were handed out.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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From slasher homages like Satoshi Kon’s Perfect Blue to esoteric but no less worthy films like Belladonna of Sadness, these works possess a power to shock and terrify.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Totally Killer is a smart and fun horror movie that’s loaded with homages to horror classics.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Come playoff time, such accolades matter not.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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But beyond the wins, losses and accolades, there was the man who remained in his players’ lives, through good times and tough times.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Sabonis missed five of his first six shots while being guarded by Gobert, a 7-foot-1 center with four Defensive Player of the Year awards.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Cannes-premiering film rates higher with critics than audiences so far but is the biggest ever box office for director Lynne Ramsey and an awards-season magnet for star Jennifer Lawrence’s career-defining performance.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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During his appearance on the podcast, Charles also spoke about writing what became one of the most famous eulogies of the last century.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Set personal boundaries People are already using ChatGPT to write eulogies, wedding toasts, and bedtime stories for their children.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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This climax is steeped in ancient psalms and hymns but also the neat, museumlike minimalism of pop-culture descendants like Ye’s Sunday Service Choir operas.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
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Tutivillus, who totted up all the mistakes clergymen made when singing hymns or reciting psalms.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Tributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tributes. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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