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 his final Instagram post, friends and followers wrote in tributes to Campos after news of his death was made public.
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Luke Chinman, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
During the past two decades, I’ve been tasked in the newsroom with also writing the Land of Oz obituary tributes as the Munchkins passed away throughout the years, crowning me, by default, as another Munchkin coroner of sorts.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Co-written by Baumbach and Emily Mortimer, the film blends sharp humor with aching self-reflection as the pair navigates a whirlwind of public tributes, old grudges and family estrangements, forcing both men to confront the choices, compromises and identities that have defined their lives.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
In 2025, each show is part of the Opry 100 celebration, including moving tributes and surprise guests.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 26 Aug. 2025
Other tributes throughout the stadium include eclectic memorabilia from Uecker's personal collection, new signage in his honor and lots of limited-edition merchandise.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Jump series have yielded collabs with such disparate entities as Major League Baseball and Dolce & Gabbana—and have inspired tributes from the likes of the Olympic sprinting champion Noah Lyles and the Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion.
—Matt Alt, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Both artists wished their not-so-little baby girl, Riley Burruss, a happy 23rd birthday on Instagram and even had some banter with one another in their tributes.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
Now the club is a gutted shell, its exterior walls plastered with tributes to those who died and vows to rise above hate.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Luke Chinman, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
During the past two decades, I’ve been tasked in the newsroom with also writing the Land of Oz obituary tributes as the Munchkins passed away throughout the years, crowning me, by default, as another Munchkin coroner of sorts.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Co-written by Baumbach and Emily Mortimer, the film blends sharp humor with aching self-reflection as the pair navigates a whirlwind of public tributes, old grudges and family estrangements, forcing both men to confront the choices, compromises and identities that have defined their lives.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
In 2025, each show is part of the Opry 100 celebration, including moving tributes and surprise guests.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 26 Aug. 2025
Other tributes throughout the stadium include eclectic memorabilia from Uecker's personal collection, new signage in his honor and lots of limited-edition merchandise.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Jump series have yielded collabs with such disparate entities as Major League Baseball and Dolce & Gabbana—and have inspired tributes from the likes of the Olympic sprinting champion Noah Lyles and the Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion.
—Matt Alt, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Both artists wished their not-so-little baby girl, Riley Burruss, a happy 23rd birthday on Instagram and even had some banter with one another in their tributes.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 25 Aug. 2025
Now the club is a gutted shell, its exterior walls plastered with tributes to those who died and vows to rise above hate.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tributes
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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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Of the 52 citations issued, 30 were given to people who were not wearing seat belts.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Other citations included containers stored as clean with food residue, large bins of dry ingredients not labeled and rust buildup on shelves of walk-in cooler.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
4 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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But homages to Steven Spielberg’s 1993 original, a starry cast (including Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Oscar winner Mahershala Ali) and dinos aplenty can only do so much when saddled with generic characters and a rickety plot.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After about 7 years of not attending the MTV VMAs, Ariana Grande took home multiple major awards at this year's awards show.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Swift and Beyoncé entered the evening tied for the most-ever VMA awards.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The sanctuary is now missing the familiar sounds of hymns and the children’s voices that once echoed through its halls.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
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The music that accompanies her is just as stick-to-the-ribs earthy, dipped in roadhouse soul, folkish hymns, barroom rock, and blues, without sounding like House of Blues nostalgia.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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According to Rolling Stone, Beach Boys biographer David Leaf and Rolling Stone editor Jason Fine gave the formal eulogies.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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No one besides a clergy member wants to be good and, far worse, experienced at delivering eulogies.—
Todd Harmonson,
Oc Register,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Tributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tributes. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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