as in to honor
to say or write good things about (someone or something)
He was eulogized at his funeral as a great actor and a good friend.
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Recent Examples of eulogize
Carter defeated Ford in 1976 but the pair, and their first ladies, became close friends, and Carter eulogized Ford at his funeral.
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Bill Barrow, The Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2025
Martin’s defenders began to eulogize a version of the Presidency, promoted relentlessly on the campaign trail, that would seek revenge on behalf of those who had gone to jail for Trump.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 11 May 2025
Simpson was a close friend of Bush the Elder — President George H. W. Bush — and eulogized him at his funeral.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 28 Mar. 2025
He was buried in Monroe, where civil rights icon Rosa Parks eulogized him at his funeral.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2025
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Bill Barrow, The Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2025
Martin’s defenders began to eulogize a version of the Presidency, promoted relentlessly on the campaign trail, that would seek revenge on behalf of those who had gone to jail for Trump.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 11 May 2025
Simpson was a close friend of Bush the Elder — President George H. W. Bush — and eulogized him at his funeral.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 28 Mar. 2025
He was buried in Monroe, where civil rights icon Rosa Parks eulogized him at his funeral.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2025
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The video, taken by his granddaughter, showcased his unique way of honoring his late wife's passion—turtles.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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With Pro Skater 3+4, the developers aimed to strike a balance between honoring the series’ legacy and evolving it for a new generation of players.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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Wiegman generally hates talking about individual players, but goes out of her way to praise Bronze’s competitive spirit.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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The tour has broken records, including the highest single-venue gross by a woman, and has been praised for its cultural commentary and blend of musical genres.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Also headlining is Mei Lin, who hails from Dearborn.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Shinawatra hails from a powerful dynasty and became Thailand’s youngest prime minister last year, at just 38.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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“Eulogize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eulogize. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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