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
During his eulogy, Alan Lazowski said his father had been diagnosed with cancer two years ago and initially was given a few months to a year to live, but the blessing of his father outliving those initial estimates gave his father time to write his final book.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
The aspiring artist lost his father shortly before his 15th birthday, and delivered a touching eulogy at the funeral in English and French.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
On the day of Sue’s funeral, Sam gives a heartfelt eulogy, discussing his mother’s love for his father.
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Barry Levitt,
Time,
10 June 2026
This season, especially, has been a whirlwind of goals, assists and eulogies.
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New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
The aspiring artist lost his father shortly before his 15th birthday, and delivered a touching eulogy at the funeral in English and French.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
On the day of Sue’s funeral, Sam gives a heartfelt eulogy, discussing his mother’s love for his father.
—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
10 June 2026
This season, especially, has been a whirlwind of goals, assists and eulogies.
—
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eulogy
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Swift recently paid tribute to the Hollywood icon with an entire song on The Life of a Showgirl and licensed imagery and other intellectual property from Elizabeth Taylor's estate for the music video.
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Barcenas' tea-sipping celebration was a tribute to Alex Morgan, one of the Wave's owners, who pretended to take a sip of tea after scoring in a match against England during the 2019 Women's World Cup.
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But precise passes that squeeze the maximum gain out of plays will receive extra commendation.
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His actions came to light when a letter of commendation was sent to the state by Pamlico County Emergency Services.
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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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“Eulogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eulogy. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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