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
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.
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Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Managing partner Bourke Harvey says Roy Pope will still be honored in the restaurant name as well as include interior tributes to Roy and Rose Pope.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
The couple marked their milestone 20th wedding anniversary in heartfelt tributes to each other on Instagram on Thursday, June 11.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The flood of tributes made sense.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
In a collection of tributes published by Options, a Malaysian lifestyle publication, Papermoon remembered Willie’s skills at facilitating connections among Southeast Asian artists.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026
Visitors can enjoy traditional dance and music (including choir concerts inside the cathedral), cathedral tours, cooking demos and tributes.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
In the days leading up to the Los Angeles event, IndieWire is showcasing their work with new interviews and tributes from their peers.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
Several roads in the area were tributes to automobile culture.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Managing partner Bourke Harvey says Roy Pope will still be honored in the restaurant name as well as include interior tributes to Roy and Rose Pope.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
The couple marked their milestone 20th wedding anniversary in heartfelt tributes to each other on Instagram on Thursday, June 11.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The flood of tributes made sense.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
In a collection of tributes published by Options, a Malaysian lifestyle publication, Papermoon remembered Willie’s skills at facilitating connections among Southeast Asian artists.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026
Visitors can enjoy traditional dance and music (including choir concerts inside the cathedral), cathedral tours, cooking demos and tributes.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
In the days leading up to the Los Angeles event, IndieWire is showcasing their work with new interviews and tributes from their peers.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
Several roads in the area were tributes to automobile culture.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 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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Many citations linked to existing studies, but the title, author or date were incorrect.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2026
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The Medline warehouse has faced serious citations regarding unsafe vehicle travel behavior; hazardous aisles, ladders, or stairways; and a lack of sufficient foot protection for employees exposed to foot injuries.—
Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Hartman’s homages have been many.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
10 June 2026
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Suggested names spanned references from politics — such as the Sacramento Filibusters and the Sacramento Bills — to homages to city and state history, geography and flora and fauna.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Born in Uruguay but based in Mexico, Zunino has garnered numerous awards and accolades across both television and film.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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He's considered one of the planet’s most versatile watermen, with accolades that include eight-time stand-up paddle world champion, hydrofoil pioneer, and big-wave master.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The 79th Tony Awards telecast kicked off with a bang by giving out two major awards in the first 30 minutes — and before viewers could blink both John Lithgow and Laurie Metcalf had each won the third Tony Award of their careers.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Both the performances and the awards themselves at the 79th Tony Awards were especially memorable, with surprise winners popping up left and right.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
8 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
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Across social media and news stories, there are countless eulogies that spotlight his humility, integrity and vision.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Traditionally played on string instruments like the dulcimer, fiddle, and banjo, this distinctly twangy genre passed down religious hymns, ballads, and folktales through generations.—
Hillary Richard,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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But please, lots of rousing hymns.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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“Tributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tributes. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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