as in tribute
a formal expression of praise
several eulogies were given at the special assembly marking the retirement of the company's longtime president
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Recent Examples of eulogy
Image The eulogies show how loss is both personal and collective.
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Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
He’s given eulogies at several of their funerals.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
For estranged relationships or those that ended in conflict, a pre-written eulogy can offer comforting closure.
—Suzanne B. O’Brien, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
That rabbi ultimately visited Shirley at her new home outside Asheville and, this winter, gave a moving eulogy at Shirley’s funeral.
—Ester Bloom, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2025
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Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
He’s given eulogies at several of their funerals.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
For estranged relationships or those that ended in conflict, a pre-written eulogy can offer comforting closure.
—Suzanne B. O’Brien, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
That rabbi ultimately visited Shirley at her new home outside Asheville and, this winter, gave a moving eulogy at Shirley’s funeral.
—Ester Bloom, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eulogy
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Coogler and his co-screenwriter Joe Robert Cole opted not to recast Boseman's role as Wakanda's King T'Challa, and instead reworked the script to address his death and pay tribute to the performer.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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After Trachtenberg's death, many of her former costars paid tribute to her career in Hollywood, including Sarah Michelle Gellar, who starred with her on Buffy the Vampire Slayer in the early 2000s.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
17 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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“Eulogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eulogy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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