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
This year’s awards will also feature a number of musical tributes to anime, including performances from Dean Fujioka and rock band Porno Graffitti.
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Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
This year’s Crunchyroll Anime Awards will host a suite of musical tributes to anime.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
While her classical training makes her tributes feel authentic, her 21st-century wit gives them new life.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
Barbara Hershey and Paul Williams will receive tributes, and Bruce Goldstein will be presented with the Robert Osborne Award.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Speakers at her funeral, including her father, Helal Ahmed, who is the mosque’s imam, shared emotional tributes.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
For generations in cities across the nation, tributes to Cesar Chavez in the form of murals, statues, names of schools, streets and institutions—and a bust in the Biden Oval Office—needed no explanation.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
The first is essentially a steel 43 mm Navitimer B01 Chronograph that showcases several tributes to the supersonic jet.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Many artists and organizations have shared tributes and fond memories following Bowman’s passing, praising not only his musical excellence, but his friendship and generosity.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2026
Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
This year’s Crunchyroll Anime Awards will host a suite of musical tributes to anime.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
While her classical training makes her tributes feel authentic, her 21st-century wit gives them new life.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026
Barbara Hershey and Paul Williams will receive tributes, and Bruce Goldstein will be presented with the Robert Osborne Award.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Speakers at her funeral, including her father, Helal Ahmed, who is the mosque’s imam, shared emotional tributes.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
For generations in cities across the nation, tributes to Cesar Chavez in the form of murals, statues, names of schools, streets and institutions—and a bust in the Biden Oval Office—needed no explanation.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
The first is essentially a steel 43 mm Navitimer B01 Chronograph that showcases several tributes to the supersonic jet.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Many artists and organizations have shared tributes and fond memories following Bowman’s passing, praising not only his musical excellence, but his friendship and generosity.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tributes
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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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Also presented with various commendations during the 2025 induction ceremony were Salt-N-Pepa, Warren Zevon, Carol Kaye, Nicky Hopkins, Thom Bell and Lenny Waronker.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 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
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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 9 Apr. 2026.
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