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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Imagine the public outcry if The New York Times wrote a similar piece eulogizing Osama Bin Laden in these terms.
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Doug Friednash, The Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2024
That restaurant, Time and Tide, opened last week—and almost four months after Garcia eulogized Kent at a standing room-only service at St. Bartholomew’s Church.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
Arn also seizes the opportunity to skilfully eulogize the artist’s genius at capturing the ephemeral.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2024
Another Buffett buddy, James Taylor, eulogized the irreplaceable musician, who died in September 2023, and then moved to the performance stage, flanked by Kenny Chesney and renowned session guitarist/producer Mac McAnally, also a longtime member of Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
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Doug Friednash, The Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2024
That restaurant, Time and Tide, opened last week—and almost four months after Garcia eulogized Kent at a standing room-only service at St. Bartholomew’s Church.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
Arn also seizes the opportunity to skilfully eulogize the artist’s genius at capturing the ephemeral.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2024
Another Buffett buddy, James Taylor, eulogized the irreplaceable musician, who died in September 2023, and then moved to the performance stage, flanked by Kenny Chesney and renowned session guitarist/producer Mac McAnally, also a longtime member of Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
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The pregnant mom-of-two seemed dressed to honor pal Swift's Midnights era, in a silver and black fringe minidress and jacket with sparkly boots, while Patrick paid homage to Travis's Eras Tour appearance in a tuxedo.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Several hundred people gathered outside the Wisconsin State Capitol for a vigil Tuesday night to honor those slain, with some passing candles to each other and standing close against the winter chill.TODD RICHMOND, arkansasonline.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Package your client feedback The exact words clients use to praise you are so valuable in your messaging.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Tech billionaire Elon Musk and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk targeted Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., who praised sitting FBI Director Christopher Wray, who resigned last week.Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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They’re being hailed as ‘The Set-Piece Kings’ — after scoring 23 goals from corners since the start of last season.Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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When Luigi Mangione was arrested in the killing of the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, he was hailed in some corners of the internet as an anti-capitalist folk hero.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Eulogize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eulogize. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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