as in tribute
a formal expression of praise
his retirement party featured many paeans for his long years of service to the company
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Recent Examples of paean
Many interpretations were offered: the images were about the threat of mass extinction; a comment on gentrification; a paean to the plight of the Palestinians.
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The Week Uk, theweek, 29 Dec. 2024
The concerto can appear undisciplined and discursive, with a running time of 70 minutes, a medley-like approach to style and a finale that brings in a male choir for a paean to nature.
—Joshua Barone, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Gatz is a thrill, functioning less as a straightforward adaptation and more as a paean to the seductive, time-bending act of reading.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
The paeans all tend to sound a couple of major themes.
—Wired Staff, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Week Uk, theweek, 29 Dec. 2024
The concerto can appear undisciplined and discursive, with a running time of 70 minutes, a medley-like approach to style and a finale that brings in a male choir for a paean to nature.
—Joshua Barone, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Gatz is a thrill, functioning less as a straightforward adaptation and more as a paean to the seductive, time-bending act of reading.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
The paeans all tend to sound a couple of major themes.
—Wired Staff, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paean
Noun
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John Amos‘ last acting role before his death in August 2024 was in the series premiere of Suits LA, and this Sunday, the NBC drama paid tribute to the late actor with a significant storyline.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
6 Apr. 2025
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Additional tributes came from the likes of Nicolas Cage, Michael Mann and many others.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
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On October 21, Gov. Hobbs held a formal commendation ceremony to recognize the bravery and quick action of those who were vital to the evacuation efforts.—
Skylar Heisey,
The Arizona Republic,
22 Oct. 2024
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Former San Jose Public Art Director Barbara Goldstein appeared before the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors this month to accept a commendation for Womanhood.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In all of 2024, though, police issued just one citation for underage drinking at the venue, out of 168 issued last year citywide, according to public records.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2025
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The services offered at the facility include informal hearings for drivers whose privileges have been suspended or revoked for a single DUI citation, which doesn’t involve a death, and other moving violations.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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The Castle is in part an homage to Hoyne’s County Kilkenny, home of its fantastic and famed eponymous castle, about 600 years old, as well as other, smaller ones, like Grannagh Castle, which sat just a couple of fields away from Hoyne’s childhood home.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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Fun fact: Lazlo's steam tunnel hideout, accessible through Mitch's closet, is an elaborate homage to Leonardo da Vinci.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Paean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paean. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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