EULOGIES Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

eulogies

noun

plural of eulogy

as in tributes

a formal expression of praise several eulogies were given at the special assembly marking the retirement of the company's longtime president

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Recent Examples of eulogies Would her child be buried in a separate part of the cemetery without the appropriate eulogies? — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 This season, especially, has been a whirlwind of goals, assists and eulogies. — New York Times, 10 June 2026 Each year, a different brother played Paddy, lying in the coffin, where he was roasted by a series of mock eulogies. — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026 Lawmakers from across the South, including members of Congress, would give eulogies in his honor. — Jamelle Bouie, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026 During his appearance on the podcast, Charles also spoke about writing what became one of the most famous eulogies of the last century. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025 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 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 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. — Reuters, USA Today, 4 July 2026

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Noun

On Austin's end, he's shared several touching tributes to his big sister on social media over the years.

— 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

Definition of tributes

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Gold, silver and bronze and honorary commendations will be awarded.

— Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
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.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 28 May 2026

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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.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 30 June 2026
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.

— Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026

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