as in commendations
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 tributes
Liberty Station began its celebration of the nation’s anniversary in January and is presenting a series of tributes and community experiences throughout the year, including a public art installation honoring the Navy.
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Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
In the comments of her final posts, fans shared tributes to the late star.
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Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The celebration will include fireworks, military bands, flyovers, tributes to the Armed Services, and a speech by the president that the organization said would commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary and chart a course for America's next chapter.
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Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
His death caused an outpouring of tributes from across the entertainment industry as dozens of artists, songwriters and other entertainment figures paid homage to the famed record executive.
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Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Who could forget the countless iterations of her squad, after all, the varied assemblages of laughing friends, mostly women, featuring in Swift’s Fourth of July carousels and birthday tributes and more through the years?
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Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
Immediately, the comedy world began pouring out tributes.
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Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
See more tributes below from collaborators, friends, and more.
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Christine Imarenezor,
VIBE.com,
19 June 2026
Visitors can discover tributes to musicians, educators, cultural leaders, friends and institutions that have influenced generations of Kansas Citians.
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J.m. Banks
june 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
In the comments of her final posts, fans shared tributes to the late star.
—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The celebration will include fireworks, military bands, flyovers, tributes to the Armed Services, and a speech by the president that the organization said would commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary and chart a course for America's next chapter.
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Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
His death caused an outpouring of tributes from across the entertainment industry as dozens of artists, songwriters and other entertainment figures paid homage to the famed record executive.
—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Who could forget the countless iterations of her squad, after all, the varied assemblages of laughing friends, mostly women, featuring in Swift’s Fourth of July carousels and birthday tributes and more through the years?
—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
Immediately, the comedy world began pouring out tributes.
—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
See more tributes below from collaborators, friends, and more.
—
Christine Imarenezor,
VIBE.com,
19 June 2026
Visitors can discover tributes to musicians, educators, cultural leaders, friends and institutions that have influenced generations of Kansas Citians.
—
J.m. Banks
june 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tributes
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Gold, silver and bronze and honorary commendations will be awarded.
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With close to a 20-to-1 teacher-to-student ratio, the meeting began with commendations about Ruiz’s defensive strides and devoted work ethic.
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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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Brandy Melville and American Eagle have their own homages to the style, while Old Navy’s famous flag tee celebrates its 32nd birthday this year.
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The story here is how the Minions conquered Hollywood and became movie stars, which has charmed critics especially, with so many homages to classic Hollywood film.
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Their food might be the first mention in Talat’s many accolades, but their bar program can’t be ignored.
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Chosen by chefs, industry professionals and journalists and announced in Milan at the end of June, The Best Pizza Awards are not the only recent accolades for local pizza spots.
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In addition to the monetary compensation and scholarship awards, pageantry is also helping the girls build confidence and learn key behavioral skills.
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At the awards show, Swift teamed the ring with a sage green two-piece set by Wiederhoeft.
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Would her child be buried in a separate part of the cemetery without the appropriate eulogies?
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Mourners thronged a vast prayer complex in Tehran on Saturday as the week-long funeral ceremonies of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began with the national anthem, religious eulogies and readings from the Koran.
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As mourners talked quietly, nursery rhymes were interspersed with traditional gospel hymns.
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One version sings hymns to a mythic nation always free, always just, always brave, always chosen.
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“Tributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tributes. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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