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
All international and domestic flights were grounded as air traffic controllers joined seafarers, train drivers, doctors, lawyers and teachers in a 24-hour general strike to pay tribute to the victims of the crash.
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Reuters, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
The Adventures of Pete & Pete, paid tribute to his co-star Michelle Trachtenberg after news of her death.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
Moments earlier, Behar also paid tribute to The View's iconic lineage of cohost tension, as the panelists (and guest cohost Ariana DeBose) engaged in a Hot Topics chat about The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills criticizing each other's finances.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Molly Shannon Gets Back in Costume as Sally O'Malley (and Does the Kicking and Stretching)
10 hr 24 min ago
Molly Shannon helped Emma Stone pay tribute to the history of physical comedy on the series by getting into costume as her beloved Sally O'Malley.
—Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
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Reuters, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
The Adventures of Pete & Pete, paid tribute to his co-star Michelle Trachtenberg after news of her death.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
Moments earlier, Behar also paid tribute to The View's iconic lineage of cohost tension, as the panelists (and guest cohost Ariana DeBose) engaged in a Hot Topics chat about The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills criticizing each other's finances.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Molly Shannon Gets Back in Costume as Sally O'Malley (and Does the Kicking and Stretching)
10 hr 24 min ago
Molly Shannon helped Emma Stone pay tribute to the history of physical comedy on the series by getting into costume as her beloved Sally O'Malley.
—Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribute
Noun
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The idea of dreaming up an extensive book charting decades of Black fashion history is an homage to the unheard voices and the figures who paved their journeys over the course of their lives.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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The look was perfected using five OPI shades, including the cobalt blue hue, Fiyero's My Mani, from the brand's Wicked collection. 04 of 07 Best Nod to Old Hollywood Glamour: Selena Gomez Nearly every awards show, there seems to be an homage to the gorgeous looks of decades past.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
27 Feb. 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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Earlier in the awards season, Karla Sofía Gascón explicitly mentioned injustices against trans people while speaking for the cast after the film’s triumph in the best musical or comedy film category at the Golden Globes.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them,
3 Mar. 2025
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Culkin was considered the Oscar frontrunner after sweeping awards season with supporting actor wins at the Golden Globes, Critics’ Choice Awards, SAG Awards and BAFTAs.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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And then there were the accolades—namely back-to-back AD100 honors and being named House & Garden’s 2024 Interior Designer of the Year.—
Mel Studach,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2025
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Get to know the pair with a complete relationship timeline, starting with the latest: 2025 Saldaña wins several prestigious accolades for her work in Emilia Perez, with Marco accompanying her to events including the 2025 Academy Awards.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
3 Mar. 2025
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Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 310 W. 17th St., holds Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8 a.m and Holy Eucharist Rite II with hymns at 10:30 a.m. and Evensong at 4 p.m. Sundays.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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In his first week as FCC chair, Carr has revived complaints against ABC, NBC and CBS, again singing from Trump’s hymn book, alleging liberal bias at the national networks.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
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Dylan gives an adorable, expletive-laden eulogy, then everyone mingles for a bit.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
14 Feb. 2025
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All of Carter’s living successors were in attendance, with President Joe Biden, the first sitting senator to endorse his 1976 run for the White House, delivering a eulogy.—
Bill Barrow,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2025
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