as in homage
a formal expression of praise
tributes were received from all over the world at the opera singer's farewell concert
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Recent Examples of tribute
The evening also saw tributes to series like The Golden Girls, Gilmore Girls, and Everybody Loves Raymond.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
There were only a handful of teams not to have a moment to pay tribute to Kirk.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The Centennial will feature a variety of events, special programming, high-profile tributes and concerts, marketing collaborations, and other celebrations curated by Reservoir, the Miles Davis Estate, and various other partners.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
The evening was packed with rocking performances, emotional tributes and an unexpected amount of love for therapists.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
There were only a handful of teams not to have a moment to pay tribute to Kirk.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The Centennial will feature a variety of events, special programming, high-profile tributes and concerts, marketing collaborations, and other celebrations curated by Reservoir, the Miles Davis Estate, and various other partners.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
The evening was packed with rocking performances, emotional tributes and an unexpected amount of love for therapists.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribute
Noun
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Billy Crystal’s homage to Robin Williams in 2014 stopped the room cold.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The space complements the retailer’s unique assortment of apparel and accessories, which for the anniversary will be further enriched by a selection of Gigli’s archival pieces, in a nod to Zambeletti’s roots and homage to the designer that sparked her fashion journey.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The mode is one of willing commendation, trading on the imperative, hortative and jussive moods, the latter two of which have long disappeared from the English tongue.—
Elaine L. Wang
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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The North Carolina man has pleaded not guilty to all charged and indicated his defense will center largely on his character, citing Eagle Scout commendations and community service.—
Hannah Phillips,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to an arrest citation, officers with the Meade County Sheriff’s Office and Muldraugh Police Department responded to a report of an unresponsive child in a hotel room.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
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The citations and altercations came to a head on June 2, Daniels said, when Del Toro called Lee’s Summit police to break up a last-day-of-school barbecue that Daniels was hosting for some other families.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The award shows look over many who should be honored.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Grammys took note of Cardi B’s rising star as she was nominated for five awards, including album and record of the year.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During its run, This Is Us was nominated 39 times at the Emmy Awards, winning four accolades overall.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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That’s just the latest accolade for the Yorba Linda municipal course that continually scores above its weight in a high-toned category.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The sequences of Ann and her acolytes singing and dancing to remixed Shaker hymns are transcendent, capturing the completeness of their devotion.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
20 Sep. 2025
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The group sang Christian religious hymns accompanied by a wailing violin, cello and an acoustic guitar.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Following the tragic death of the conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the line between eulogy and blame wore swiftly and predictably thin.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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Walz delivered a eulogy at her funeral.—
Steve Karnowski,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Tribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribute. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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