as in tribute
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 eulogy
Although Mayer shared a statement immediately following Weir’s death, his eulogy at yesterday’s memorial service was much longer, beginning with an anecdote about Mayer and Weir being born on the same day.
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 18 Jan. 2026
Speakers at the stadium-sized memorial service included former NASCAR drivers Phil Parsons and Jeff Burton, close friend and social media personality Garret Mitchell, and Biffle’s niece, Jordyn Biffle, who shared an emotional eulogy for Biffle, 55, Cristina, 35, and their children Ryder and Emma.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night eulogy to his friend and band-leader Cleto Escobedo III.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
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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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 18 Jan. 2026
Speakers at the stadium-sized memorial service included former NASCAR drivers Phil Parsons and Jeff Burton, close friend and social media personality Garret Mitchell, and Biffle’s niece, Jordyn Biffle, who shared an emotional eulogy for Biffle, 55, Cristina, 35, and their children Ryder and Emma.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night eulogy to his friend and band-leader Cleto Escobedo III.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eulogy
Noun
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Whenever someone new arrived at the tribute point, reporters pounced on them for comment.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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This time, the pub-style stage will feature an Eagles tribute show, which also appears in a main stage format.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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In 2008, Kovach was recognized with a special commendation for his work during a fire where 40 people were rescued.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ellenberg presented a commendation to Susan Frazer, the CEO of Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Right now, the incumbent Beth Van Duyne can’t; no Town Halls since being elected, citations from the House Ethics Committee, and has worked to undermine the critical role of the Legislative Branch.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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However, police in Minnesota can issue a citation that directly charges a suspect, typically with a low-level crime, absent a formal criminal complaint returned from city or county prosecutors.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Eulogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eulogy. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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