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
On Friday, the Mets kicked off a season-long celebration of Kranepool’s life with an on-field tribute before their home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2025
As a tribute to the efforts Tucker and other women involved in this effort, the National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum officially broke ground Saturday — the close of Women’s History Month — for the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Ladies Auxiliary Women’s History Museum.
—Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Lupe, on the other hand, paid tribute to the iconic film, Pretty Woman, wearing a two-toned mini-dress with cutouts on her side.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The two were married for well over 50 years, and the track serves as a tribute to their decades-long love story.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2025
As a tribute to the efforts Tucker and other women involved in this effort, the National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum officially broke ground Saturday — the close of Women’s History Month — for the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Ladies Auxiliary Women’s History Museum.
—Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Lupe, on the other hand, paid tribute to the iconic film, Pretty Woman, wearing a two-toned mini-dress with cutouts on her side.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The two were married for well over 50 years, and the track serves as a tribute to their decades-long love story.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tribute
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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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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
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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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For the deluxe to arrive after awards season makes perfect sense on paper.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
8 Apr. 2025
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Watkins is only the fourth sophomore to win the coveted award.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The honor adds to a long list of accolades in her extraordinary career.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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But the gritty crime drama is more than deserving of its accolades, and Goggins, as Detective Shane Vendrell, is a major reason for its success.—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2025
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A lot of hymns and negro spirituals are communication.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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The pair sang along to hymns and the UK’s national anthem, and smiled while watching the performances.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Poem 3 is playful: a mock-heroic eulogy for the sparrow, now dead, whom the poet blames for making his sweetheart’s eyes swollen and red—one of a very few references to Lesbia’s physical appearance.—
Daniel Mendelsohn,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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Simpson gave a eulogy at the funeral service for President George H.W. Bush at the Washington National Cathedral in December 2018.—
Alistair Bell,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Tribute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tribute. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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