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
Wreaths and flowers were placed in honor and speeches and musical tributes were delivered.
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Heather McRea, Oc Register, 1 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
Among video tributes to Conlon from singers, musicians, board members, politicians and administration officials, there was the surprise appearance of Placido Domingo.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Several other friends and colleagues have shared their own tributes to Van Jaarsveld.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026
Karres’ lasting influence is reflected in the tributes and memories people have posted online over the past few days as word of his death spread.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
The Tribeca Festival will honor Bruce Springsteen with its 2026 Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award in an event that will include a conversation with longtime friend Bono and tributes from Robert De Niro and Patti Smith.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
In the comments, friends and followers shared tributes to the late creator.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Heather McRea, Oc Register, 1 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
Among video tributes to Conlon from singers, musicians, board members, politicians and administration officials, there was the surprise appearance of Placido Domingo.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Several other friends and colleagues have shared their own tributes to Van Jaarsveld.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026
Karres’ lasting influence is reflected in the tributes and memories people have posted online over the past few days as word of his death spread.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
The Tribeca Festival will honor Bruce Springsteen with its 2026 Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award in an event that will include a conversation with longtime friend Bono and tributes from Robert De Niro and Patti Smith.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
In the comments, friends and followers shared tributes to the late creator.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 24 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
Noun
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At Friday’s news conference, Cordero-Stutz said outstanding citations will be dismissed.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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The filing reads remarkably like a Truth Social post, albeit with a few stray legal citations.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
3 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
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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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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In some public schools, including in large cities such as Philadelphia, students of all religions were required to read the Bible and sing Protestant hymns.—
David Mislin,
The Conversation,
27 Apr. 2026
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