eulogy

noun

ˈyü-lə-jē How to pronounce eulogy (audio)
Definition of eulogynext
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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How does the noun eulogy differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of eulogy are citation, encomium, panegyric, and tribute. While all these words mean "a formal expression of praise," eulogy applies to a prepared speech or writing extolling the virtues and services of a person.

delivered the eulogy at the funeral service

When could citation be used to replace eulogy?

While in some cases nearly identical to eulogy, citation applies to the formal praise of a person offered in a military dispatch or in awarding an honorary degree.

earned a citation for bravery

When is encomium a more appropriate choice than eulogy?

While the synonyms encomium and eulogy are close in meaning, encomium implies enthusiasm and warmth in praising a person or a thing.

received encomiums from literary critics

When is it sensible to use panegyric instead of eulogy?

The words panegyric and eulogy are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, panegyric suggests an elaborate often poetic compliment.

her lyrical memoir was a panegyric to her mentor

Where would tribute be a reasonable alternative to eulogy?

In some situations, the words tribute and eulogy are roughly equivalent. However, tribute implies deeply felt praise conveyed either through words or through a significant act.

the concert was a musical tribute to the early jazz masters

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Recent Examples of eulogy At my other grandmother’s funeral, my uncle spent much of his eulogy recalling his vivid—perhaps too vivid—memories of being born. — Literary Hub, 17 July 2026 When his funeral conflicts with Lonnie’s tee time, The Hawk texts in his eulogy between holes. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 July 2026 Every decade seems to yield a new crop of death knells and eulogies explaining why the form has reached the end of its useful life. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 8 July 2026 Would her child be buried in a separate part of the cemetery without the appropriate eulogies? — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for eulogy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eulogy
  1. tribute
  2. commendation
  3. citation
Noun
  • So much so that updates about them often came in the form of birthday tributes from both Coigney and Mark.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The track’s tribute was among the highlights of a homecoming weekend for Hamlin, who grew up about 20 minutes from the track.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of tribute
Noun
  • The novel earned commendations from authors such as Salman Rushdie and Amitav Ghosh.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
  • His contributions to Japanese cinema earned him the 2004 Kawakita Prize and a commendation from Japan’s Foreign Ministry in 2008.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 July 2026
Definition of commendation
Noun
  • Seer Interactive found that without a profile on a review site like G2 or Trustpilot, a brand's median AI citation rate was 1%.
    — Parry Headrick, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • However, the county says the property owners are appealing the citations.
    — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of citation

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“Eulogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eulogy. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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