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
Immediately, the comedy world began pouring out tributes.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 June 2026
See more tributes below from collaborators, friends, and more.
—Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 19 June 2026
Following the death of San Francisco Symphony Music Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas, an avalanche of tributes arrived from music lovers around the world and throughout the Bay Area.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Visitors can discover tributes to musicians, educators, cultural leaders, friends and institutions that have influenced generations of Kansas Citians.
—J.m. Banks
june 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
In addition to Hegseth blocking the advancement of Black senior officers and presiding over the restoration of Confederate memorials, the Department of Defense has removed tributes to Black heroes in the Pentagon and on department webpages.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026
Since news broke of Chambers’ passing, multiple other musicians have shared public tributes to his life and legacy.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 18 June 2026
After the tragedy, tributes poured in for the two young men, who played football at Wheaton College, ABC affiliate WLS reported.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
At annual royal events like Trooping the Colour, there are often tributes to be found in the outfits royals wear—particularly royal women and their jewelry.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 June 2026
See more tributes below from collaborators, friends, and more.
—Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 19 June 2026
Following the death of San Francisco Symphony Music Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas, an avalanche of tributes arrived from music lovers around the world and throughout the Bay Area.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Visitors can discover tributes to musicians, educators, cultural leaders, friends and institutions that have influenced generations of Kansas Citians.
—J.m. Banks
june 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
In addition to Hegseth blocking the advancement of Black senior officers and presiding over the restoration of Confederate memorials, the Department of Defense has removed tributes to Black heroes in the Pentagon and on department webpages.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026
Since news broke of Chambers’ passing, multiple other musicians have shared public tributes to his life and legacy.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 18 June 2026
After the tragedy, tributes poured in for the two young men, who played football at Wheaton College, ABC affiliate WLS reported.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
At annual royal events like Trooping the Colour, there are often tributes to be found in the outfits royals wear—particularly royal women and their jewelry.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tributes
Noun
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Gold, silver and bronze and honorary commendations will be awarded.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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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
Noun
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After considering a visitor’s question for a few seconds, the AI avatar gave a concise ruling, with specific citations to the USGA rulebook.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
21 June 2026
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Of those stops, five citations were issued.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Noun
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The countless interactive areas on campus include homages to legendary politicians and activists that inspire the Obamas, plus a wealth of original art, free activities, and mementos from the Obamas' historic two terms in the People's House.—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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The King homages hardly stop there.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Despite a career filled with awards and accolades, his family says fame was never what mattered most to him.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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His past accolades include being honored by the Red Cross and Congress and being awarded the Legion of Merit.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Somebody needed to step up to at least fill some of the shoes left by Clarke, the only player to ever win three consecutive Electric Play of the Week awards.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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On Monday, OpenAI will host its first-ever Cannes Lions event a few blocks away from the Palais where the awards are given, along the boulevard where the major tech players and ad holding companies have traditionally set up shop to show off to clients.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
Noun
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This season, especially, has been a whirlwind of goals, assists and eulogies.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Each year, a different brother played Paddy, lying in the coffin, where he was roasted by a series of mock eulogies.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
Noun
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For centuries, spiritual hymns have kept hope alive, even more so for the enslaved.—
Ukee Washington,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The videos collectively cover American history from the American Revolution into the early 1970s and includes songs associated with Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Bob Dylan, John Denver and others as well as folk songs, hymns, blues songs and more.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
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“Tributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tributes. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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