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
Those in attendance included President Joe Biden — who delivered a eulogy — President-elect Donald Trump, and former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
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Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
That was when Carter first broached the idea of Biden delivering his eulogy, whenever that time came.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
The service included touching stories from grandsons Joshua and Jason Carter, eulogies written by the late Gerald Ford and Walter Mondale, read by their sons, as well as one by President Biden.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
Keith says one unique thing is the sons of former President Gerald Ford and former Vice President Walter Mondale will read eulogies written by their fathers for Carter.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
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Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
That was when Carter first broached the idea of Biden delivering his eulogy, whenever that time came.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
The service included touching stories from grandsons Joshua and Jason Carter, eulogies written by the late Gerald Ford and Walter Mondale, read by their sons, as well as one by President Biden.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
Keith says one unique thing is the sons of former President Gerald Ford and former Vice President Walter Mondale will read eulogies written by their fathers for Carter.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eulogy
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The name Gathright Dam pays tribute to Thomas Gathright, the man whose land the Jackson River flooded prior to the impoundment being built.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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Hackman was recognized for his Oscar-winning performance in the film by actor Viola Davis, who paid tribute to the legendary actor after his death.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
Fox News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Each of the seven former employees interviewed for this article had received commendations, cash awards or multiple positive reviews yet were told they were being let go because of poor performance.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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There’s a picture of him with Senator Bernie Sanders taken on the steps of the Vermont state capitol; a letter from former Senator Patrick Leahy; a commendation from former Governor Peter Shumlin.—
Alana Semuels/Waitsfield,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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Every citation must be confirmed against primary sources.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Then, in 2008, Boshoff encountered a scholarly citation about a Portuguese ship that sank en route from Mozambique to Brazil, carrying two hundred Africans to their deaths.—
Julian Lucas,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Eulogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eulogy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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