as in to honor
to say or write good things about (someone or something)
He was eulogized at his funeral as a great actor and a good friend.
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Recent Examples of eulogize
Some people would rather eulogize it than defend it.
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Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
Your sister asked you specifically to eulogize her.
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R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
O’Brien isn’t eulogizing the format.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
The seemingly innocuous post eulogizing Eden, 52, who was found dead while filming the latest season of the hit Apple TV+ series in Athens, quickly drew a volley of backlash on social media.
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Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for eulogize
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
Your sister asked you specifically to eulogize her.
—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
O’Brien isn’t eulogizing the format.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
The seemingly innocuous post eulogizing Eden, 52, who was found dead while filming the latest season of the hit Apple TV+ series in Athens, quickly drew a volley of backlash on social media.
—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for eulogize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eulogize
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While June 27 was a day to honor and celebrate Wiley, Turner said June 28 marked the beginning of the fight for answers and accountability.
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The 83-year-old singer and songwriter has been honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's National Patriot Award and has entertained troops on more than 30 United Service Organizations (USO) tours, according to Soldier Valley Spirits.
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Leaders from India’s ruling Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have publicly praised bhajan clubbing gatherings.
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Magazine, praising Swift's ability to handle intense public scrutiny.
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For decades, Black Americans struggled to hail taxis in many cities.
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Take advantage of the streetcar system, rent a bike, hail a pedicab, or hop in a taxi, Uber, or Lyft.
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“Eulogize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eulogize. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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