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 has asked Biden to eulogize him at his state funeral.
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Bill Barrow and Charlotte Kramon, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Since his death on Sept. 28 at 88, Kristofferson has been eulogized for his songwriting and acting.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
But when Oliver eulogized his late dog, the Emmy honchos stupidly tried to play him off.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2024
Mourners eulogized Red, cried, hugged, prayed, lit candles and released balloons during the vigil, which took place in the back lot of TaskForce, an organization in Austin near the stroll that serves LGBTQ+ youth.
—Peter Breen, Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2024
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Bill Barrow and Charlotte Kramon, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Since his death on Sept. 28 at 88, Kristofferson has been eulogized for his songwriting and acting.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
But when Oliver eulogized his late dog, the Emmy honchos stupidly tried to play him off.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2024
Mourners eulogized Red, cried, hugged, prayed, lit candles and released balloons during the vigil, which took place in the back lot of TaskForce, an organization in Austin near the stroll that serves LGBTQ+ youth.
—Peter Breen, Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2024
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In 2019, the Antioch City Council honored Sobalvarro for her 40 years of service during its meeting.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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North Korea may have decided to send troops to Russia not just to honor the two countries’ new defense treaty but also to afford the North Korean military firsthand combat experience.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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In our review of the AirPods 4, our expert Tim Gideon praised the impressive bass response these earbuds deliver, as well as the hands-free Siri access and the possibility to use gestures to interact with the assistant.Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Read Article > Elon Musk spent Election Day on X praising men, amplifying anti-immigrant conspiracies, and accusing Democrats of voter fraud.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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At the Republican National Convention days later, Trump was hailed as a martyr, with attendees wearing bandages over their ears in solidarity with him.Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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In rally speeches over the years, Trump has hailed the talents of fictional serial killer Hannibal Lecter.David Jackson, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Eulogize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eulogize. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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