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
The scale of these rockstar tributes is testament to Attenborough’s seismic impact.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 May 2026
Programming to continue with tributes Programming will continue as scheduled, with on‑air tributes planned.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 8 May 2026
The two football players shared their own tributes to their aunt on social media.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Beyond the music, FIFA is also planning July 4 tributes tied to America’s 250th anniversary during Round of 16 matches in Philadelphia and Houston.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 May 2026
Muñoz’s statue will be the latest to join the collection, alongside tributes to other iconic surf industry men and women who made their mark in Dana Point.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Following his death there was an outpouring of tributes and support, honouring his memory.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Coleman was buried in Lincoln Cemetery, and for several years, pilots dropped floral tributes to her from the sky.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Easter Eggs Honoring the Park’s People Dollywood is full of small tributes that reward attentive fans.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 May 2026
Programming to continue with tributes Programming will continue as scheduled, with on‑air tributes planned.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 8 May 2026
The two football players shared their own tributes to their aunt on social media.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Beyond the music, FIFA is also planning July 4 tributes tied to America’s 250th anniversary during Round of 16 matches in Philadelphia and Houston.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 May 2026
Muñoz’s statue will be the latest to join the collection, alongside tributes to other iconic surf industry men and women who made their mark in Dana Point.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Following his death there was an outpouring of tributes and support, honouring his memory.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Coleman was buried in Lincoln Cemetery, and for several years, pilots dropped floral tributes to her from the sky.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Easter Eggs Honoring the Park’s People Dollywood is full of small tributes that reward attentive fans.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tributes
Noun
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Responding officers receive commendations Also important to note is an investment by the Old Westbury Police paid off.—
Carolyn Gusoff
April 6,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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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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Minnesota court records show that Kazmierczak, who was convicted of felony auto theft in 1989, has been arrested multiple times for driving under the influence and has had numerous traffic citations.—
Tim Sullivan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Violators face civil citations or fees.—
Joe Marusak
May 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The influence of the novel goes beyond direct homages.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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These clips, Ko noted, are not simple homages but narrative threads planted early in the story.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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The teams will be eyeing more accolades at USRowing Southeast Youth Championships next weekend in Sarasota.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Her novels have won accolades from the New York Times, the American Booksellers Association, the American Library Association, and Junior Library Guild.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Class Notes The Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association held its senior awards banquet at Holy Cross Sunday, honoring many of the state’s top basketball players.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
4 May 2026
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Saudi Arabia, which accounts for nearly half of the region’s $2 trillion project pipeline, saw awards fall 51% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
4 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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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
Noun
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Research shows that musical memories are the last memories to leave you, so the choir performs church hymns and patriotic songs at senior living facilities and veterans homes.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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Sometimes that battle is filtered through songs that sound like show tunes or gospel hymns.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2026
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