eulogize
verb
eu·lo·gize
ˈyü-lə-ˌjīz 
eulogized; eulogizing
: to speak or write in high praise of : extol
eulogizer
noun
Examples of eulogize in a Sentence
He was eulogized at his funeral as a great actor and a good friend.
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The most recent of such closures happened in 2018, when Former President George H.W. Bush was eulogized that December, and on January 2, 2007, for the death of Former President Gerald R. Ford, who had passed away during the last week of trading in 2006.
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William Gavin, Quartz, 30 Dec. 2024
All About Her Oval Lake Grave at Althorp After Diana’s death as a result of injuries sustained in a Paris car accident, Spencer eulogized his older sister at her funeral on Sept. 6, 1997 in London.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Swan Song: Anthony Bourdain’s monologue in the No Reservations finale
The late Anthony Bourdain has been eulogized as many things: global ambassador, the last curious man, rare noble white guy.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024
In death, Bryant has been eulogized time and again by the NBA greats who have come after him, each with his own story or tribute to the impact Bryant had on them.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 12 July 2024
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William Gavin, Quartz, 30 Dec. 2024
All About Her Oval Lake Grave at Althorp After Diana’s death as a result of injuries sustained in a Paris car accident, Spencer eulogized his older sister at her funeral on Sept. 6, 1997 in London.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Swan Song: Anthony Bourdain’s monologue in the No Reservations finale
The late Anthony Bourdain has been eulogized as many things: global ambassador, the last curious man, rare noble white guy.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024
In death, Bryant has been eulogized time and again by the NBA greats who have come after him, each with his own story or tribute to the impact Bryant had on them.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 12 July 2024
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“Eulogize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eulogize. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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eulogize
verb
eu·lo·gize
ˈyü-lə-ˌjīz
eulogized; eulogizing
: to speak or write high praise of
eulogist
noun
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