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
Millar has a close relationship with her sister Millar shares a close bond with her sister, who often posts sweet tributes on social media.
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Friends and loved ones shared tributes on social media, describing the loss as devastating.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The news report led cities, school districts and other organizations around Southern California to reconsider tributes to Chavez.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
By erasing Defense Department histories of nonwhite service members, and seeking to restore tributes to Confederate soldiers who took up arms against their country in defense of slavery, Hegseth has demonstrated a limited view of whose service is to be honored.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
Along Kutztown Road, crosses and small tributes — including a pair of Crocs in honor of Buck's signature footwear — mark the spot where they were killed.
—Jim McHugh, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Since Catherine's death, her peers and celebrity fans have shared numerous tributes to her memory.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
Members of the Broward County School Board offered deeply emotional tributes at the start of their meeting Tuesday.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
This year’s awards will also feature a number of musical tributes to anime, including performances from Dean Fujioka and rock band Porno Graffitti.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Friends and loved ones shared tributes on social media, describing the loss as devastating.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The news report led cities, school districts and other organizations around Southern California to reconsider tributes to Chavez.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
By erasing Defense Department histories of nonwhite service members, and seeking to restore tributes to Confederate soldiers who took up arms against their country in defense of slavery, Hegseth has demonstrated a limited view of whose service is to be honored.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
Along Kutztown Road, crosses and small tributes — including a pair of Crocs in honor of Buck's signature footwear — mark the spot where they were killed.
—Jim McHugh, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Since Catherine's death, her peers and celebrity fans have shared numerous tributes to her memory.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
Members of the Broward County School Board offered deeply emotional tributes at the start of their meeting Tuesday.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
This year’s awards will also feature a number of musical tributes to anime, including performances from Dean Fujioka and rock band Porno Graffitti.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tributes
Noun
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Responding officers receive commendations Also important to note is an investment by the Old Westbury Police paid off.—
Carolyn Gusoff
April 6,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Gallrein received several commendations while serving, including four Bronze Star Medals and two Presidential Unit Citations.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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No citations have been issued at this time.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The losing attorney did as she was told — including Bonar’s citations as noted by the judge.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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And as an accomplished narrative filmmaker and documentarian, Loznitsa unveils deft homages to Jacques Tati and Roy Andersson, deadpan directors who reduce human behavior to its base movements.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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There are homages to Korean artists who contributed to the rise of contemporary K-pop, as well as a humorous moment around ramyeon, the popular Korean instant noodles.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For business owners, Townshend’s bold decision and ensuing success, including among other accolades a spot on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 greatest albums of the 1980s, offers an instructive guide to self-belief.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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Today, Morales is not only selling raw cacao to Cortés but also winning international accolades.—
Sandra Guzman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Individual awards such as Player of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Newcomer of the Year and Coach of the Year will be released throughout the week.—
Charles Baggarly
April 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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Other times, loyalty programs dramatically adjust the cost of awards, such as Hyatt’s recent addition of new price tiers, which was announced in February and goes into effect in May.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Among the thousands who attended the service Friday were former Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, all of whom delivered eulogies.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 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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The epitome of that tradition is Choral Evensong, an evening service of hymns, psalms and prayers laid out by Archbishop Thomas Cranmer, the first Protestant archbishop of the Church of England, in 1549.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Outside, the protesters sang hymns and chanted prayers and held signs and images of the Virgin Mary.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Tributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tributes. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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