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 On Austin's end, he's shared several touching tributes to his big sister on social media over the years. — Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 The Mount Rushmore festivities also include performances by military bands and tributes to the Armed Services. — Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 3 July 2026 The 79-year-old actor frequently marks the Fourth of July, Memorial Day and Veterans Day with tributes to those who have served. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Some of those tributes have been set in wax and embedded into the structure and surface of the sculpture. — James Pearce, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Here are some of the tributes drawing attention across the country. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Happy Organics’ beeswax candles mimic cherries, asparagus and other produce, transforming birthday cakes and tabletops into playful tributes to Central Valley farm life. — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Liberty Station began its celebration of the nation’s anniversary in January and is presenting a series of tributes and community experiences throughout the year, including a public art installation honoring the Navy. — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026 Who could forget the countless iterations of her squad, after all, the varied assemblages of laughing friends, mostly women, featuring in Swift’s Fourth of July carousels and birthday tributes and more through the years? — Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026

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Noun

Gold, silver and bronze and honorary commendations will be awarded.

— Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
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

Definition of commendations

Noun

Those cameras can still issue $100 citations for vehicles parked at bus stops.

— Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 14 July 2026
One incident in June involved hundreds of teens convening after dark at Romare Bearden Park, where police arrested 23 teenagers and one adult and issued citations to 13 parents.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

Definition of citations

Noun

Brandy Melville and American Eagle have their own homages to the style, while Old Navy’s famous flag tee celebrates its 32nd birthday this year.

— Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
The story here is how the Minions conquered Hollywood and became movie stars, which has charmed critics especially, with so many homages to classic Hollywood film.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of homages

Noun

These are the latest accolades for the project, which also garnered top honors from the Esserman Journalism Awards and Investigative Reporters and Editors.

— Dana Banker, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
Artists and productions here have earned two Pulitzer Prizes, 22 Tony Awards, and more than 160 Jeff Awards, among other accolades.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Definition of accolades

Noun

In the unlikely event that Michael doesn’t get to the $1 billion mark this weekend, Lionsgate may very well rerelease the film in theaters in the fall as awards season begins to ramp up.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
It was actually made for awards voters and meant to be destroyed.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

Definition of awards

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Every decade seems to yield a new crop of death knells and eulogies explaining why the form has reached the end of its useful life.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 8 July 2026
Would her child be buried in a separate part of the cemetery without the appropriate eulogies?

— Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of eulogies

Noun

One of six children, Tyler grew up idolizing Tina Turner and Janis Joplin and singing hymns in the Anglican church her parents attended.

— Adela Suliman, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Many American poets have written hymns and howls, declarations and outcries for this country that brims with so many people, and so many hopes, from all over the world.

— Scott Simon, NPR, 4 July 2026

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