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 As the genre’s name suggests, country music tends to be preoccupied with place; the charts are full of tributes to the satisfaction of being firmly rooted in a small town, and the sorrows of leaving it behind. — Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 19 July 2026 Fricker probably would not like the tributes that are pouring out today. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 July 2026 On Friday, July 17, Prince William and Kate Middleton kicked off tributes to Camilla by reposting the new portrait of her released by Buckingham Palace alongside a sweet message on their Instagram Stories. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 An outpouring of tributes Naturally, there was a generous outpouring of tributes from industry colleagues. — ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026 Neill’s sudden death inspired tributes from numerous notable collaborators, including Laura Dern, Steven Spielberg, Nicole Kidman, Jeff Goldblum, Toni Collette, and Bryce Dallas Howard. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026 In addition to individual tributes, actors and friends flooded the comments section of the Instagram post announcing Neill's death with messages of remembrance. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 13 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 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

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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

As the first games were preparing to begin, the administration continued to find itself under global scrutiny for its visa decisions, such as denying entry to a referee from Somalia who had won accolades for his officiating.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Despite any accolades that may have come, the environment for an independent artist seemed gloomier than ever.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026

Definition of accolades

Noun

Between the new awards structure, the live broadcast plans, and a Disability Advisory Committee with authority over how the event takes shape.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Viewers who tune in to watch the Primetime Emmy Awards in September on NBC will see significantly fewer awards handed out.

— Peter White, Deadline, 17 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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