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
On Austin's end, he's shared several touching tributes to his big sister on social media over the years.
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Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
The Mount Rushmore festivities also include performances by military bands and tributes to the Armed Services.
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Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
3 July 2026
The 79-year-old actor frequently marks the Fourth of July, Memorial Day and Veterans Day with tributes to those who have served.
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Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Some of those tributes have been set in wax and embedded into the structure and surface of the sculpture.
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James Pearce,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Here are some of the tributes drawing attention across the country.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Happy Organics’ beeswax candles mimic cherries, asparagus and other produce, transforming birthday cakes and tabletops into playful tributes to Central Valley farm life.
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Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Liberty Station began its celebration of the nation’s anniversary in January and is presenting a series of tributes and community experiences throughout the year, including a public art installation honoring the Navy.
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Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
Who could forget the countless iterations of her squad, after all, the varied assemblages of laughing friends, mostly women, featuring in Swift’s Fourth of July carousels and birthday tributes and more through the years?
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Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
4 July 2026
The Mount Rushmore festivities also include performances by military bands and tributes to the Armed Services.
—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
3 July 2026
The 79-year-old actor frequently marks the Fourth of July, Memorial Day and Veterans Day with tributes to those who have served.
—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Some of those tributes have been set in wax and embedded into the structure and surface of the sculpture.
—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Here are some of the tributes drawing attention across the country.
—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Happy Organics’ beeswax candles mimic cherries, asparagus and other produce, transforming birthday cakes and tabletops into playful tributes to Central Valley farm life.
—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Liberty Station began its celebration of the nation’s anniversary in January and is presenting a series of tributes and community experiences throughout the year, including a public art installation honoring the Navy.
—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
Who could forget the countless iterations of her squad, after all, the varied assemblages of laughing friends, mostly women, featuring in Swift’s Fourth of July carousels and birthday tributes and more through the years?
—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tributes
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Gold, silver and bronze and honorary commendations will be awarded.
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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.
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Large car rally disrupted in Baltimore Police said 36 traffic citations were issued and 54 vehicles were stopped after a large gathering of vehicles in the 1000 block of Wilson Drive in South Baltimore.
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Dozens of traffic citations were issued and one felony arrest was made during an anti-street racing and reckless driving enforcement operation in Shasta County on Friday, California Highway Patrol officials announced Monday.
Noun
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Brandy Melville and American Eagle have their own homages to the style, while Old Navy’s famous flag tee celebrates its 32nd birthday this year.
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The story here is how the Minions conquered Hollywood and became movie stars, which has charmed critics especially, with so many homages to classic Hollywood film.
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Their food might be the first mention in Talat’s many accolades, but their bar program can’t be ignored.
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Chosen by chefs, industry professionals and journalists and announced in Milan at the end of June, The Best Pizza Awards are not the only recent accolades for local pizza spots.
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In addition to the monetary compensation and scholarship awards, pageantry is also helping the girls build confidence and learn key behavioral skills.
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At the awards show, Swift teamed the ring with a sage green two-piece set by Wiederhoeft.
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Would her child be buried in a separate part of the cemetery without the appropriate eulogies?
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Mourners thronged a vast prayer complex in Tehran on Saturday as the week-long funeral ceremonies of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began with the national anthem, religious eulogies and readings from the Koran.
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As mourners talked quietly, nursery rhymes were interspersed with traditional gospel hymns.
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One version sings hymns to a mythic nation always free, always just, always brave, always chosen.
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“Tributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tributes. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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