TRIBUTES Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

tributes

noun

plural of tribute

as in commendations

a formal expression of praise tributes were received from all over the world at the opera singer's farewell concert

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Recent Examples of tributes After Klee announced his death on July 25, tributes flowed on social media for the little dog whose cancer diagnosis was revealed in May. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026 But, really, that’s what makes JRAD stand out from the very crowded field of Dead tributes out there. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026 His sister died in early 2019, and his mom had died a few years prior, and most posts are tributes to them, or raw expressions of despair. — Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026 Below are more tributes to Big Pussy from his on-screen family. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2026 The show also featured poignant video tributes to Peart and original drummer John Rutsey, ensuring their legacies were honored. — David Chiu, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 According to The Sun, which carried a number of tributes, the PR guru died following a short illness. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 July 2026 Other celebrities who shared tributes to Fauci at the gala included Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Douglas, Patti LuPone, Bono, Marisa Tomei, Alan Alda, Dionne Warwick and Angelica Huston. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 All three inductees are honored with video tributes from former teammates or managers. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 26 July 2026

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Noun

The novel earned commendations from authors such as Salman Rushdie and Amitav Ghosh.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
Gold, silver and bronze and honorary commendations will be awarded.

— Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026

Definition of commendations

Noun

The citations were issued for violations that included speeding, not adhering to traffic signs and signals, unsafe turning movements, use of cellphones and driving without a license.

— Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026
Hebbia’s Matrix product runs specialized sub-agents across massive document sets, backing every result with clickable source citations.

— Alex Ford, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of citations

Noun

Brandy Melville and American Eagle have their own homages to the style, while Old Navy’s famous flag tee celebrates its 32nd birthday this year.

— Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
The story here is how the Minions conquered Hollywood and became movie stars, which has charmed critics especially, with so many homages to classic Hollywood film.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of homages

Noun

The response has poured in through a parade of international accolades and enduring global success.

— Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Davido has lived his entire adult life in public, and has weathered celebration, scrutiny, controversy, warranted criticism, deserved accolades, and unimaginable loss under a microscope.

— Ivie Ani, VIBE.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of accolades

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Creator Dan Erickson’s popular show has stacked up 51 awards for its stellar performances, directing, and cinematography.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Cho has also frequently supported LGBT rights and has won awards for her humanitarian efforts on behalf of women, Asians, and the LGBT community.

— Big Think, Big Think, 31 July 2026

Definition of awards

Noun

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

Definition of eulogies

Noun

Faithful gather to sing hymns and sip Bloody Marys, and a revolving cast of chaplains, including one who once served at the University of Texas chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, lead services.

— Pam LeBlanc, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
One of six children, Tyler grew up idolizing Tina Turner and Janis Joplin and singing hymns in the Anglican church her parents attended.

— Adela Suliman, NBC news, 9 July 2026

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