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
Kluge was honored by the Venice Film Festival in 2007 with a special program dedicated to his works and received several tributes during his career from the Berlin Film Festival.
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Many artists and organizations have shared tributes and fond memories following Bowman’s passing, praising not only his musical excellence, but his friendship and generosity.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2026
Beyond the ribbons and tributes, the special showed how Guthrie’s disappearance has left a lasting mark on her own neighborhood.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Online tributes from friends and colleagues expressed condolences to her husband Mike Hinrichs for the loss of his wife and their three children, Hudson, Cayden and Avery.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
Following news of Brendon’s death, former co-stars and fans shared tributes, recalling his humor and presence during the show’s run.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
The exaggerated, humorous tributes to his legendary toughness started in the early 2000s and went viral.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
In the Inland Empire, there are many events and tributes to the late labor leader — from schools and centers to community gatherings.
—Ryan Carter, Daily News, 19 Mar. 2026
Also on tap are six of the Symphony’s popular film-and-live orchestra concerts, plus Pop Series tributes to the likes of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Carly Simon, Jimmy Buffet, Whitney Houston and Bugs Bunny.
—Dan Kelly
march 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Many artists and organizations have shared tributes and fond memories following Bowman’s passing, praising not only his musical excellence, but his friendship and generosity.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2026
Beyond the ribbons and tributes, the special showed how Guthrie’s disappearance has left a lasting mark on her own neighborhood.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Online tributes from friends and colleagues expressed condolences to her husband Mike Hinrichs for the loss of his wife and their three children, Hudson, Cayden and Avery.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
Following news of Brendon’s death, former co-stars and fans shared tributes, recalling his humor and presence during the show’s run.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
The exaggerated, humorous tributes to his legendary toughness started in the early 2000s and went viral.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
In the Inland Empire, there are many events and tributes to the late labor leader — from schools and centers to community gatherings.
—Ryan Carter, Daily News, 19 Mar. 2026
Also on tap are six of the Symphony’s popular film-and-live orchestra concerts, plus Pop Series tributes to the likes of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Carly Simon, Jimmy Buffet, Whitney Houston and Bugs Bunny.
—Dan Kelly
march 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tributes
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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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Also presented with various commendations during the 2025 induction ceremony were Salt-N-Pepa, Warren Zevon, Carol Kaye, Nicky Hopkins, Thom Bell and Lenny Waronker.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Enforcement officers issued 356 warning citations and 181 citations for code violations.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Since the beginning of March, Fort Lauderdale police have issued more than 1,000 traffic citations and made 38 arrests, with 10 of those being spring breakers.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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And as an accomplished narrative filmmaker and documentarian, Loznitsa unveils deft homages to Jacques Tati and Roy Andersson, deadpan directors who reduce human behavior to its base movements.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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There are homages to Korean artists who contributed to the rise of contemporary K-pop, as well as a humorous moment around ramyeon, the popular Korean instant noodles.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
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But whether or not the external accolades come, the recognition from her teammates carries more weight for UConn guard than any award ever could.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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Bowman’s career was one steeped in accolades.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2026
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Expect a strong showing for Adolescence, the Netflix series that has dominated awards season.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2026
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Marvel is now looking capitalize on the response and is planning to conduct an awards campaign for the show.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 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
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Lawmakers from across the South, including members of Congress, would give eulogies in his honor.—
Jamelle Bouie,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The first is rewriting public-domain hymns with community members to sing at protests.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
11 Mar. 2026
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Instead, the words written in her autobiography served as the guide for the two-hour service filled with hymns and scriptures, as Christ Episcopal Church rector Father Jonathan Archer read a passage from the book which was published in 2000 during her memorial on Friday.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Tributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tributes. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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