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
Visitors can enjoy traditional dance and music (including choir concerts inside the cathedral), cathedral tours, cooking demos and tributes.
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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
The pair marked their third wedding anniversary on Sunday with sweet tributes to each other on Instagram.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
As the area behind Anfield’s Main Stand was transformed into a shrine with thousands of tributes, behind the scenes, sporting director Richard Hughes and Slot spearheaded the club’s response.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 28 May 2026
There are acid critiques of settler colonialism alongside tributes to the majesty of the American landscape, sober revisitations of enslavement alongside hopeful pleas for liberation, bitter denouncements of intervention in wars abroad alongside quaint homages to homespun Americanness.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
Some earnest tributes for the gorilla appeared to descend into humorous territory, with internet users posting faux tributes, parody songs and photo edits of the gorilla in the weeks and months following his death.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
But his death will hover over all of it, with tributes from his fellow drivers and from Charlotte Motor Speedway.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2026
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
The pair marked their third wedding anniversary on Sunday with sweet tributes to each other on Instagram.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
As the area behind Anfield’s Main Stand was transformed into a shrine with thousands of tributes, behind the scenes, sporting director Richard Hughes and Slot spearheaded the club’s response.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 28 May 2026
There are acid critiques of settler colonialism alongside tributes to the majesty of the American landscape, sober revisitations of enslavement alongside hopeful pleas for liberation, bitter denouncements of intervention in wars abroad alongside quaint homages to homespun Americanness.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
Some earnest tributes for the gorilla appeared to descend into humorous territory, with internet users posting faux tributes, parody songs and photo edits of the gorilla in the weeks and months following his death.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
But his death will hover over all of it, with tributes from his fellow drivers and from Charlotte Motor Speedway.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 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
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In 2023, the city began issuing citations to anyone found along the corridor with fire-starting equipment, trash that threatened local habitats or camping gear affecting the flow of water.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Earning citations is not a content volume problem alone.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
4 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
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Ghirri’s essays teem with allusions to art history, and two of the more striking large Polaroids invoked paintings by the artist’s favorite old masters, though the homages inclined less toward reverence than tart irony.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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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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The album features mountain songs, ballads and folk hymns that celebrate traditional American music.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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The service of hymns and prayer will be followed by a memorial roll call of members of the armed services who died in active duty.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
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“Tributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tributes. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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