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
For estranged relationships or those that ended in conflict, a pre-written eulogy can offer comforting closure.
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Suzanne B. O’Brien, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Crowds also gathered at a central plaza in Tel Aviv now known as Hostage Square to watch a livestream of the eulogies on a large screen.
—Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
David composes a beautiful eulogy poem mourning both men, but his description of Jonathan is particularly striking:
Jonathan lies slain upon your high places.
—Jacob F. Love, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 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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Suzanne B. O’Brien, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Crowds also gathered at a central plaza in Tel Aviv now known as Hostage Square to watch a livestream of the eulogies on a large screen.
—Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
David composes a beautiful eulogy poem mourning both men, but his description of Jonathan is particularly striking:
Jonathan lies slain upon your high places.
—Jacob F. Love, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 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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John Amos‘ last acting role before his death in August 2024 was in the series premiere of Suits LA, and this Sunday, the NBC drama paid tribute to the late actor with a significant storyline.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
6 Apr. 2025
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Additional tributes came from the likes of Nicolas Cage, Michael Mann and many others.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
5 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 14 Apr. 2025.
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