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
Following the news of the internet star’s death, several of his friends shared tributes on social media.
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Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Each district sends two children as tributes to the fight-to-the-death Hunger Games, concocted by the capitol to keep the populace distracted.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel joined the chorus of tributes for Nick Mangold, praising the player, who spent his college career at Ohio State.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
His clips are pretty rudimentary tributes to guys like Thomas Sankara, the former Prime Minister of Burkina Faso, shouting them out with highlight reels and songs by 100 gecs and Jersey club collective TwerkNation28.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 24 Oct. 2025
The annual event included special tributes to Bad Bunny, Elvis Crespo, Laura Pausini, and Peso Pluma, and saw the return of Daddy Yankee to the stage.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
The couple isn't shy about showing their love on social media, whether its birthday tributes or posts celebrating their projects.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
Through countless posthumous releases, collaborations, and tributes, Selena has become one of the most influential and well-known figures in Latin music history.
—Cat Cardenas, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
The evening featured performances and tributes from artists including George Strait, Eric Church, Vince Gill, Trisha Yearwood, Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, Megan Moroney, Steve Earle and Lyle Lovett.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Each district sends two children as tributes to the fight-to-the-death Hunger Games, concocted by the capitol to keep the populace distracted.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel joined the chorus of tributes for Nick Mangold, praising the player, who spent his college career at Ohio State.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
His clips are pretty rudimentary tributes to guys like Thomas Sankara, the former Prime Minister of Burkina Faso, shouting them out with highlight reels and songs by 100 gecs and Jersey club collective TwerkNation28.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 24 Oct. 2025
The annual event included special tributes to Bad Bunny, Elvis Crespo, Laura Pausini, and Peso Pluma, and saw the return of Daddy Yankee to the stage.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
The couple isn't shy about showing their love on social media, whether its birthday tributes or posts celebrating their projects.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
Through countless posthumous releases, collaborations, and tributes, Selena has become one of the most influential and well-known figures in Latin music history.
—Cat Cardenas, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2025
The evening featured performances and tributes from artists including George Strait, Eric Church, Vince Gill, Trisha Yearwood, Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, Megan Moroney, Steve Earle and Lyle Lovett.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tributes
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In his role as an officer, Baker received multiple chief’s commendations, including one in 2011 for his role in flawlessly executing multiple critical tasks during a domestic shooting incident involving a man who allegedly shot and wounded his wife in their suburban townhouse neighborhood.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Highest commendations to those who made history voting for and passing it through both chambers of the legislature.—
Robert Turner,
Baltimore Sun,
2 June 2025
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Fry is not yet aware of any citations issued to hunters in Wyoming who were relying on AI for information.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
23 Oct. 2025
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In her order last week, the judge wrote that the Muirs appear to be using artificial intellegence to prepare their motions, resulting in innacurate citations.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
22 Oct. 2025
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At a time when homages to retro Latin genres have become a cliché, Como Las Canto Yo succeeds by subverting expectations.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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Its influence ricocheted through decades of homages, from Madonna to Ryan Gosling, proof that a perfect jewel-box tableau never dulls.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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Bugonia, the latest from Yorgos Lanthimos, had a great opening weekend as awards season hopefuls including It Was Just An Accident and The Mastermind saw solid expansions at the specialty box office.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 Oct. 2025
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Some of Sovereign's wines have even won international awards and competitions.—
Lauren Green,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Festivities begin Friday night at the temple with hymns followed by fireworks.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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History and messages were shared through field hymns and songs.—
Taylor Cassidy,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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Set personal boundaries People are already using ChatGPT to write eulogies, wedding toasts, and bedtime stories for their children.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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The eulogies were watched by some family members who flew in from overseas.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Tributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tributes. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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