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
In the days leading up to the Los Angeles event, IndieWire is showcasing their work with new interviews and tributes from their peers.
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Michelle Nader, IndieWire, 30 May 2026
After the news of Canty's murder, her friends and family shared tributes in her honor, celebrating her impact on Atlanta's nightlife.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
As the area behind Anfield’s Main Stand was transformed into a shrine with thousands of tributes, behind the scenes, sporting director Richard Hughes and Slot spearheaded the club’s response.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 28 May 2026
There are acid critiques of settler colonialism alongside tributes to the majesty of the American landscape, sober revisitations of enslavement alongside hopeful pleas for liberation, bitter denouncements of intervention in wars abroad alongside quaint homages to homespun Americanness.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
Some earnest tributes for the gorilla appeared to descend into humorous territory, with internet users posting faux tributes, parody songs and photo edits of the gorilla in the weeks and months following his death.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
But his death will hover over all of it, with tributes from his fellow drivers and from Charlotte Motor Speedway.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2026
The news of Busch’s death has sent the motorsports world reeling, with tributes pouring in from all over the globe to Busch’s tenacity and penchant for winning.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Jung’s personal Facebook page and his labels’ Instagrams have since posted their own tributes.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
Michelle Nader, IndieWire, 30 May 2026
After the news of Canty's murder, her friends and family shared tributes in her honor, celebrating her impact on Atlanta's nightlife.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
As the area behind Anfield’s Main Stand was transformed into a shrine with thousands of tributes, behind the scenes, sporting director Richard Hughes and Slot spearheaded the club’s response.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 28 May 2026
There are acid critiques of settler colonialism alongside tributes to the majesty of the American landscape, sober revisitations of enslavement alongside hopeful pleas for liberation, bitter denouncements of intervention in wars abroad alongside quaint homages to homespun Americanness.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
Some earnest tributes for the gorilla appeared to descend into humorous territory, with internet users posting faux tributes, parody songs and photo edits of the gorilla in the weeks and months following his death.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
But his death will hover over all of it, with tributes from his fellow drivers and from Charlotte Motor Speedway.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2026
The news of Busch’s death has sent the motorsports world reeling, with tributes pouring in from all over the globe to Busch’s tenacity and penchant for winning.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Jung’s personal Facebook page and his labels’ Instagrams have since posted their own tributes.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tributes
Noun
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Gold, silver and bronze and honorary commendations will be awarded.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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With close to a 20-to-1 teacher-to-student ratio, the meeting began with commendations about Ruiz’s defensive strides and devoted work ethic.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Noun
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With citations to academic research, Horvath argues students learn better on paper and through discussion, and schools are harming children by sticking them behind a screen.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
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Those people received a total of 33 citations during the period covered by the suit and paid $1,435 in late fines.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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There are acid critiques of settler colonialism alongside tributes to the majesty of the American landscape, sober revisitations of enslavement alongside hopeful pleas for liberation, bitter denouncements of intervention in wars abroad alongside quaint homages to homespun Americanness.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
28 May 2026
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Honoring her three children is a similar route Middleton has taken in the past with jewelry-centric homages to the late Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth II.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The spa The Mandarin Oriental’s spa is a major draw—and not only because the wellness center has earned some of the highest accolades in the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Her novels have won accolades from the New York Times, the American Booksellers Association, the American Library Association, and Junior Library Guild.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown is therefore based off of nearly four decades of awards, accolades, and recognition across the industry.—
Erin Florio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The same goes for premium business or first-class awards.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Each year, a different brother played Paddy, lying in the coffin, where he was roasted by a series of mock eulogies.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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Across social media and news stories, there are countless eulogies that spotlight his humility, integrity and vision.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The service of hymns and prayer will be followed by a memorial roll call of members of the armed services who died in active duty.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
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The result, a collaboration with Joseph Shirley — whose composer credits include The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett and Creed III — is a beautiful, winding soundtrack that weaves between whistling, clapping Americana, gospel-like hymns and spiritual delta blues.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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“Tributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tributes. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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