variants
also encomia
as in tributes
a formal expression of praise
the encomiums bestowed on a teacher at her retirement ceremonies
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Recent Examples of encomiums
In Italy, academics like Ettore Romagnoli organized an authoritarian spectacle to celebrate two millennia of Horace, the priest Vittorio Genovesi wrote encomiums to Italian imperial ambitions in Rome’s Mare Nostrum, and the Latinist Luigi Illuminati who penned an epic dedicated to Il Duce.
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Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
Most of WristbandGuy’s, by contrast, were cheeky encomiums to the pleasures of jacking off with your friends.
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Daniel Kolitz,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
Most of WristbandGuy’s, by contrast, were cheeky encomiums to the pleasures of jacking off with your friends.
—
Daniel Kolitz,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encomiums
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On Austin's end, he's shared several touching tributes to his big sister on social media over the years.
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The Mount Rushmore festivities also include performances by military bands and tributes to the Armed Services.
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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.
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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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“Encomiums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encomiums. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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