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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Recent Examples of eulogize
That week, Pastor Hendrickson eulogized Kevin at his funeral.
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Anne-Marie Green, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2025
President Biden eulogized the former president, while Steve Ford, the son of President Gerald Ford, read a tribute written by his late father.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
President Biden on Thursday eulogized former President Carter, hailing the 39th president as a man of character who left an enduring legacy both during his time in the White House and after leaving office.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
President Biden eulogized Jimmy Carter on Thursday as a man of character and faith whose life in the White House and for decades beyond was driven by a relentless desire to make the lives of other people better.
—Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Anne-Marie Green, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2025
President Biden eulogized the former president, while Steve Ford, the son of President Gerald Ford, read a tribute written by his late father.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
President Biden on Thursday eulogized former President Carter, hailing the 39th president as a man of character who left an enduring legacy both during his time in the White House and after leaving office.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
President Biden eulogized Jimmy Carter on Thursday as a man of character and faith whose life in the White House and for decades beyond was driven by a relentless desire to make the lives of other people better.
—Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Defense Department changed it to Fort Liberty in 2023 as part of a broader initiative to rename nearly a dozen military installations that had previously honored Confederate leaders.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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Earlier this month, Middleton honored World Cancer Day ahead of a visit to the National Portrait Gallery in London.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Trump administration has praised Musk's effort, and indicated far more is on the way.—
Andre Tartar Bloomberg News (TNS),
arkansasonline.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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After all, most fertility specialists and advocates would welcome IVF becoming less expensive and more accessible to all, and many praised the possibility of the government doing so.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2025
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The series hails from Ridley Scott, who directs the pilot and serves as an executive producer through his Scott Free production company.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2025
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Dope Thief hails from Apple Studios and is being produced by Scott Free Productions, which has a first-look deal with Apple TV+.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Eulogize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eulogize. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
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