tributes

noun

plural of tribute
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 Other tributes focused more directly on Biss’ approach to governing. — Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 His Breaking Bad co-stars, meanwhile, led the Hollywood tributes that praised both his acting, as well as his activism. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 Perhaps the most notable tributes to Ditka came in the stands rather than on the sidelines. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 But only a handful of these tributes mention Robin’s profound influence on Sylvia Plath’s legacy, one which in turn dramatically affected Robin’s life and career. — Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026 There’s not much one can add to the all the fitting tributes flowing forth for former Yale football coach Tony Reno, who died Friday at age 52. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026 Nevertheless, their feuding tributes might also cause the BBC to revisit archival footage of Diana. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 Oct. 2026 Then came an outpouring of recollections, anecdotes and tributes, from all corners of the internet. — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Has the outpouring of tributes from people who were touched by her artistry underscored the purpose of the museum for you? — Cat Cardenas, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tributes
  1. commendations
  2. citations
  3. homages
  4. accolades
  5. awards
  6. eulogies
  7. hymns
Noun
  • Everyone applauded politely when Joontos collected its Bib Gourmand, and when Aseeb and Myazu received commendations.
    — Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Some soldiers distinguished themselves by helping to render emergency trauma response and first aid to civilians, earning individual service commendations, according to the Arkansas National Guard.
    — Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of commendations
Noun
  • The camera monitoring the northbound lanes on the 1800 block of Fremont Avenue North led to 4,008 citations, the highest number of the group.
    — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • He was issued citations for both incidents and given a court date of October 12.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of citations
Noun
  • With exceptional performances from the entire cast and homages to musical legends like Whitney Houston and Janet Jackson, Bioh and White present a reflection of the Black female experience in all of its dazzling idiosyncrasies, triumphs and pains.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Another of the homages to classic cinema was The Great Movie Ride, housed in the park’s centerpiece, a replica of the iconic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.
    — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of homages
Noun
  • The first Chinese singer to appear on IFPI’s annual Global Digital Singles Chart, and the recipient of numerous accolades including Billboard’s Women in Music Global Force Award, Tia has steadily strengthened her international presence.
    — Billboard China, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Ditka's illustrious career and numerous accolades speak for themselves, but his stories and lasting impact will be remembered for generations.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of accolades
Noun
  • The jury will also bestow the best actor and actress awards, and may also award a screenplay award or an artistic achievement award.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The distributor will also submit Pullman for Best Supporting Actor, Metcalf for Best Supporting Actress and Lie for Best Actor in awards-season races.
    — Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of awards
Noun
  • Not eulogies that end at the graveside, but lives that carry the work forward.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Mountains of money are being plowed into 30-spots that tell us to let AI organize our book clubs, write our children’s fan letters, and handle our eulogies.
    — Michael Serazio, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of eulogies
Noun
  • The atmosphere feels similar to Pentecostal churches, with the hymns and spiritual declarations very familiar to those sung in other churches.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
  • In the southernmost car, dozens press together and sway in their prayer shawls to the hymns of the morning service.
    — Ben Corn, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of hymns

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“Tributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tributes. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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