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
Lawmakers from across the South, including members of Congress, would give eulogies in his honor.
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Jamelle Bouie, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 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
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
Set personal boundaries People are already using ChatGPT to write eulogies, wedding toasts, and bedtime stories for their children.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
The eulogies were watched by some family members who flew in from overseas.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
According to Rolling Stone, Beach Boys biographer David Leaf and Rolling Stone editor Jason Fine gave the formal eulogies.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
No one besides a clergy member wants to be good and, far worse, experienced at delivering eulogies.
—Todd Harmonson, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
Jamelle Bouie, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 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
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
Set personal boundaries People are already using ChatGPT to write eulogies, wedding toasts, and bedtime stories for their children.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
The eulogies were watched by some family members who flew in from overseas.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
According to Rolling Stone, Beach Boys biographer David Leaf and Rolling Stone editor Jason Fine gave the formal eulogies.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
No one besides a clergy member wants to be good and, far worse, experienced at delivering eulogies.
—Todd Harmonson, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eulogies
Noun
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Several celebrity tributes poured in for the actor and millennial icon after his death was announced on his official Instagram account on Wednesday.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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James Van Der Beek died on Wednesday, February 11, at the age of 48 after a long battle with colorectal cancer, and tributes to his memory have been pouring in.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
13 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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She was honored with numerous commendations, including the Chief of Department Award for her professionalism and outstanding service.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
26 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In this situation, an RV has remained parked on a public street for several months and has received citations related to these violations.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Code enforcement has issued $6,350 citations to the Taxins, as well as Puff Puff Pazz, LLC and Elliot.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Eulogies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eulogies. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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