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
Since the news of his death, tributes have poured in from fans and peers alike.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Across the internet, fans and collaborators of the late internet personality shared tributes to Ray after news of his death became public.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Jane Goodall was a pioneer, a tireless advocate and a deeply compassionate conservationist who inspired others to care about primates — and all animals — during a long life well lived, according to tributes from around the world.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
From the forests of Tanzania to the streets of Hollywood, tributes have poured in for Jane Goodall, after the global conservation icon died on Wednesday morning at age 91.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
The special will also feature tributes to Doris Roberts and Peter Boyle, who played Ray and Robert’s (Garrett) parents Marie and Frank Barone.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Steve joined in Friday’s tributes from the ground’s famous Birmingham Road End.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
In 2024, the In Memoriam segment included extended tributes to Tony Bennett, Sinéad O’Connor, Clarence Avant and Tina Turner.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
Though angry about how he was treated at Clinton High School for most of his life, Cain went back to the East Tennessee town several times over the years for tributes to the Clinton 12.
—Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Across the internet, fans and collaborators of the late internet personality shared tributes to Ray after news of his death became public.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Jane Goodall was a pioneer, a tireless advocate and a deeply compassionate conservationist who inspired others to care about primates — and all animals — during a long life well lived, according to tributes from around the world.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
From the forests of Tanzania to the streets of Hollywood, tributes have poured in for Jane Goodall, after the global conservation icon died on Wednesday morning at age 91.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
The special will also feature tributes to Doris Roberts and Peter Boyle, who played Ray and Robert’s (Garrett) parents Marie and Frank Barone.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Steve joined in Friday’s tributes from the ground’s famous Birmingham Road End.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
In 2024, the In Memoriam segment included extended tributes to Tony Bennett, Sinéad O’Connor, Clarence Avant and Tina Turner.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
Though angry about how he was treated at Clinton High School for most of his life, Cain went back to the East Tennessee town several times over the years for tributes to the Clinton 12.
—Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tributes
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In his role as an officer, Baker received multiple chief’s commendations, including one in 2011 for his role in flawlessly executing multiple critical tasks during a domestic shooting incident involving a man who allegedly shot and wounded his wife in their suburban townhouse neighborhood.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Highest commendations to those who made history voting for and passing it through both chambers of the legislature.—
Robert Turner,
Baltimore Sun,
2 June 2025
Noun
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At the meeting, school board member Danny Espino proposed contracting with the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings, based in Tallahassee, which uses administrative law judges to hear challenges to traffic citations virtually.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Village of Pewaukee recently enacted a new anti-bullying ordinance, but no citations have been issued yet.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The concourses in each stand, for instance, have all been given a different theme, ranging from homages to Everton greats through to fan culture and even the city’s industrial and musical heritage.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The renovation rebuilt the west, southwest and north sides of the stadium, along with brand-new seating, a larger scoreboard and homages to the state.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
22 Aug. 2025
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For the first time in the show's 56-year history, the awards will be taped live at Bridgestone Arena.—
Melonee Hurt,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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But the high-profile nature of the awards and the eye-popping figures associated with them are pushing board-level compensation committees that negotiate CEO pay to prepare for conversations about similar packages.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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On Saturday nights, when the Jewish Sabbath ends, Elia chants the zemirot, the traditional table hymns.—
Eli Sharabi,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Attendees bowed their head in prayer and sang along to hymns, while posters of Kirk lined the seats.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
22 Sep. 2025
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The funeral service featured heartfelt eulogies, but also at times resembled a political rally.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
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The eulogies were watched by some family members who flew in from overseas.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Tributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tributes. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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