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
People can share condolences, tributes and memorial items for her at the Fishers Community Center.
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Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 7 Feb. 2026
The performance paid homage to Italian music, art and culture with tributes to composers, visual artists and films in a colorful spectacle.
—Emily Bogle, NPR, 6 Feb. 2026
Another wall is for sitcoms, tributes to videos and cartoons.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Aside from symphonies by Brahms, Beethoven, Prokofiev and Wagner in the Classical Series, the Film + Live Orchestra Series will present tributes to music legends like Jimmy Buffett and Whitney Houston.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
The company then rolls out playlists, archival interviews, artist tributes and global videos across 175 countries.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Most of the short video involved somber tributes to the missing matriarch.
—Sean Holstege, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The event, which has featured honorees including Dolly Parton and Jon Bon Jovi in recent years, typically plays as a marathon of tributes to the artist at hand.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
All these years after Home Alone was first released, fans still feel a connection to the McCallister family, evidenced by the outpouring of tributes following the news of O'Hara's death in January 2026.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 7 Feb. 2026
The performance paid homage to Italian music, art and culture with tributes to composers, visual artists and films in a colorful spectacle.
—Emily Bogle, NPR, 6 Feb. 2026
Another wall is for sitcoms, tributes to videos and cartoons.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Aside from symphonies by Brahms, Beethoven, Prokofiev and Wagner in the Classical Series, the Film + Live Orchestra Series will present tributes to music legends like Jimmy Buffett and Whitney Houston.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
The company then rolls out playlists, archival interviews, artist tributes and global videos across 175 countries.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Most of the short video involved somber tributes to the missing matriarch.
—Sean Holstege, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The event, which has featured honorees including Dolly Parton and Jon Bon Jovi in recent years, typically plays as a marathon of tributes to the artist at hand.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
All these years after Home Alone was first released, fans still feel a connection to the McCallister family, evidenced by the outpouring of tributes following the news of O'Hara's death in January 2026.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tributes
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The officers' actions earned them commendations as well as a Distinguished Service Award from the city of Bethlehem, one of three Hobson's received in the last two years.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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She was honored with numerous commendations, including the Chief of Department Award for her professionalism and outstanding service.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
26 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In this situation, an RV has remained parked on a public street for several months and has received citations related to these violations.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Code enforcement has issued $6,350 citations to the Taxins, as well as Puff Puff Pazz, LLC and Elliot.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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But Fallout giddily toys with the genre’s legacy, too, at times turning homages into punch lines.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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Other homages to Carey at this year’s MusiCares benefit included performances by Jennifer Hudson, who opened the show with a medley of the pop star’s hits, as well as Adam Lambert, Teddy Swims, Charlie Puth, John Legend, Maggie Rogers, Laufey, Kesha and Billy Porter.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2026
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Her work was not only applauded by critics and fans but also earned her industry accolades, including a Golden Globe award and two Actor Awards (formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards).—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Chalamet has yet to go that route, and still made plenty of money (and earned the kind of accolades that don’t need to be sparked by Marvel or DC gigs) along the way.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2026
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The singer walked in on a vignette of a couple watching Bad Bunny at the awards ceremony with their young son.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The singer grew up watching his idols win awards on television, and eventually, those idols began handing him the awards.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Lawmakers from across the South, including members of Congress, would give eulogies in his honor.—
Jamelle Bouie,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Attendees surrounded a casket as speakers delivered eulogies — including actors portraying former President Abraham Lincoln and former first lady Mary Todd Lincoln.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
22 Dec. 2025
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Accompanied by ringing bells, ethereal music and chanting hymns, the priests gracefully moved their arms in unison, holding up various flaming brass lamps during the 45-minute serene and powerful ritual.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
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The old Latin Mass features readings and hymns in Latin with the priest facing the altar, his back to the faithful in the pews.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Tributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tributes. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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