as in tribute
a formal expression of praise
his retirement party featured many paeans for his long years of service to the company
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Recent Examples of paean
The musical rewrote the nation’s foundational myth as a paean to multiculturalism and immigration through the tale of a rapping Founding Father who transcended his humble origins to write his name into the history books.
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024
Adam—great in the bower, but a bit of a bore—speaks in paeans, but the snake speaks boldly, sensuously.
—Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Cher: The Memoir is a paean to being in the spotlight, for all its downsides and difficulties.
—Alexander Larman, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
The aftermath of the Madison Square Garden comedy bit has already activated national voices such as Bad Bunny, who decided to republish his paean to Puerto Ricans.
—Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024
Adam—great in the bower, but a bit of a bore—speaks in paeans, but the snake speaks boldly, sensuously.
—Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Cher: The Memoir is a paean to being in the spotlight, for all its downsides and difficulties.
—Alexander Larman, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
The aftermath of the Madison Square Garden comedy bit has already activated national voices such as Bad Bunny, who decided to republish his paean to Puerto Ricans.
—Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paean
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Earlier this month, the Italian brand celebrated the Chinese New Year with a new campaign featuring global brand ambassadors Ni Ni and Xiao Zhan, paying tribute to family, tradition and the symbolic renewal of the Year of the Snake.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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Subtle nude tones throughout the space pay tribute to the designer’s signature color palette, adding a touch of his timeless elegance to the experience.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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That’s to say nothing of Conclave’s performances, art direction, costuming, and cinematography, all of which are worthy of commendation.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
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Catch up quick: Republicans wrested control of Hillsborough County from Democrats in 2022 and have leveraged that power to torpedo Pride commendations, slash affordable housing programs and more.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
1 Nov. 2024
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Cole Ellison, 28, of Worchester Street in Siloam Springs was released from custody on citation after his arrest.—
Tracy Neal,
arkansasonline.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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Creole Soul Restaurant and Bar, 2026 Broadway in Sacramento, had 10 citations on Wednesday, Jan. 15.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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The photo was a clear homage to their 1989 film When Harry Met Sally: Crystal, 76, wears a sweater like Harry’s iconic one in the movie and the set resembles the one used for the interviews in the rom-com.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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While Schrader has filmed plenty of homages to Pickpocket’s ending, The Card Counter’s final image — two fingers divided by glass, physically separated but emotionally linked — mines new cathartic depths. 13.—
Vikram Murthi,
Vulture,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Paean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paean. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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