TRIBUTES Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

tributes

noun

plural of tribute

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 Though Spielberg has received virtually every major honor in filmmaking, from Academy Awards to industry tributes, recognition from MoMA holds particular significance. — ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026 No team failed to make a public statement commemorating Veterans Day on its social media on Wednesday, with most tributes coming on their various X accounts while the Detroit Lions put their tribute on Instagram. — Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026 Under the hashtag #StaceyTaughtUs, people posted social media tributes about her influence on their lives. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Nov. 2026 The works include tributes to immigrants and women’s pursuit of justice, giving the serene swimmers on display stories that reach beyond their striking scale. — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026 Jenner received several birthday tributes from her family on social media. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026 Each night will feature a set of fan favorites and greatest hits, as well as the touching tributes to late drummer/lyricist Neil Peart that have been a moving staple of the band’s ongoing Fifty Something tour. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026 Each will receive the Paley Honors Award — the organization’s highest distinction, recognizing landmark contributions to and enduring impact on the entertainment industry — accompanied by special tributes celebrating their careers. — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026 The monument is seventeen feet high and seventeen feet long and includes tributes to her various interests and talents. — CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

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Noun

Everyone applauded politely when Joontos collected its Bib Gourmand, and when Aseeb and Myazu received commendations.

— Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Some soldiers distinguished themselves by helping to render emergency trauma response and first aid to civilians, earning individual service commendations, according to the Arkansas National Guard.

— Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of commendations

Noun

And even in the areas where vending was regulated, police said violators rarely faced penalties or paid their citations.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2026
For guidance on formatting in-text citations, visit the links above, as each style has its own rules.

— The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of citations

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That means arbitrary Drake covers and Max B homages, smooth ballads on smashing cougars and dirty macking.

— Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
With exceptional performances from the entire cast and homages to musical legends like Whitney Houston and Janet Jackson, Bioh and White present a reflection of the Black female experience in all of its dazzling idiosyncrasies, triumphs and pains.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of homages

Noun

After a turbulent upbringing that included stints in prison, Townsend began the work negotiating gang truces that brought him widespread accolades, earning him numerous contracts with the city of Los Angeles.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Galliano, the designer whose work was initially set to the be the subject of a monographic exhibition, had gained plenty of accolades in the fashion world for his bold designs before his fall from grace.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of accolades

Noun

That is, travel agents typically can’t book a trip using points, unless the agent specializes in awards travel, Jason Steele, a journalist and expert on credit cards and travel rewards, tells Newsweek.

— Alexis Berger, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2026
During awards season, Jessie Buckley appeared at the Golden Globes in Desert diamonds from Botswana.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of awards

Noun

These pressures are creating a new slate of indie filmmakers who aren’t posting eulogies to Hollywood on Threads or waiting for the good old days to return.

— Chaseedaw Giles, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2026
Not eulogies that end at the graveside, but lives that carry the work forward.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of eulogies

Noun

At the conclusion of an English-language service interspersed with hymns in Arabic, the priest introduced Salazar, who stood up in the front row, smiling and waving.

— Daniel Castro, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2026
The atmosphere feels similar to Pentecostal churches, with the hymns and spiritual declarations very familiar to those sung in other churches.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

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