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
His death has brought an outpouring of tributes to the civil rights leader and politician who devoted his life to pushing for equality and change.
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Bill Chappell, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
After news of the deal the Chiefs made to send McDuffie to the Rams was made public, tributes were shared across social media.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
The Brits, who recently sold their condo at One Museum Tower, each sent wishes and tributes to the aspiring chef on his big day.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
As tributes poured in Wednesday, colleagues, fans and peers echoed similar sentiments across social media.
—Tobias Bass, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Subtle details in the hotel design are tributes to Arlington history.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
Schofield’s friends remembered her fondly, leaving tributes on Instagram over the weekend.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Levitt Pavilion Denver on Tuesday revealed its first lineup of free concerts for 2026, including local hip hop, Grateful Dead and Fleetwood Mac tributes, and opera from Central City.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
Following news of his death, the actor’s Lizzie McGuire co-stars and other Hollywood peers remembered his legacy in heartfelt tributes.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Bill Chappell, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
After news of the deal the Chiefs made to send McDuffie to the Rams was made public, tributes were shared across social media.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
The Brits, who recently sold their condo at One Museum Tower, each sent wishes and tributes to the aspiring chef on his big day.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
As tributes poured in Wednesday, colleagues, fans and peers echoed similar sentiments across social media.
—Tobias Bass, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Subtle details in the hotel design are tributes to Arlington history.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
Schofield’s friends remembered her fondly, leaving tributes on Instagram over the weekend.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Levitt Pavilion Denver on Tuesday revealed its first lineup of free concerts for 2026, including local hip hop, Grateful Dead and Fleetwood Mac tributes, and opera from Central City.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
Following news of his death, the actor’s Lizzie McGuire co-stars and other Hollywood peers remembered his legacy in heartfelt tributes.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tributes
Noun
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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
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The officers' actions earned them commendations as well as a Distinguished Service Award from the city of Bethlehem, one of three Hobson's received in the last two years.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The city claims its Community and Neighborhood Division has issued the mall 88 code violation citations since 2019.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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An enforcement campaign typically describes a targeted and visible ticketing effort, most often focused on citations for things like impaired or distracted driving.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2026
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Today, that legacy echoes in the drinking venue and in the historic suite, where subtle homages let guests step into a piece of music history.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Stars like Natalie Portman and Ariana Grande have worn the dress in different homages to Hepburn and her legacy-defining film.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 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,
2 Mar. 2026
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The series pits chefs from around the nation — many with major accolades such as James Beard Awards and Michelin stars — in a single-elimination, bracket-style tournament.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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The company has produced the last three Emmy awards, and has also been behind major events such as the BET Awards, American Music Awards, Beyoncé Bowl (at the NFL 2024 Christmas Game), Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party, the 95th Major League Baseball All-Star Game Pre-Game Show and more.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
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That’s why the winners of Sunday’s awards sent a wave of excitement through the crowd.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
2 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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Attendees surrounded a casket as speakers delivered eulogies — including actors portraying former President Abraham Lincoln and former first lady Mary Todd Lincoln.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
22 Dec. 2025
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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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Accompanied by ringing bells, ethereal music and chanting hymns, the priests gracefully moved their arms in unison, holding up various flaming brass lamps during the 45-minute serene and powerful ritual.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Tributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tributes. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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