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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Image Some of those now clamoring to see the tributes had failed to get tickets to the real Oasis, Boswell said, along with others who never could have afforded that tour’s prices.
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Alex Marshall, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Money Sharma | Afp | Getty Images Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s passing on Tuesday at the age of 92 triggered an outpouring of condolence messages and tributes from political leaders from both sides of the aisle and industry titans.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
Also in November, the 818 founder celebrated her 29th birthday and was showered with sweet tributes from her famous family members.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
He would be touched today to see all the loving tributes in his honor!
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
On Friday, the beloved '80s set series officially finished filming the final season, and the young cast members celebrated the moment with touching tributes on social media.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Other highlights of the festival included a Focus on Iceland as well as tributes to the work of Italian director Matteo Garrone and actress Karin Viard, who both attended and gave masterclasses.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
These gestures serve as solemn tributes to individuals who have served their communities and country, as well as to the memory of significant historical events.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
And yes, Towns was the star of the show, receiving a standing ovation, two video tributes, and delivering a dominant 32-point, 20-rebound performance in the emphatic victory, becoming the first Knick to post a 30-20 game since Enes Kanter Freedom on Christmas Day 2017.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
Alex Marshall, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Money Sharma | Afp | Getty Images Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s passing on Tuesday at the age of 92 triggered an outpouring of condolence messages and tributes from political leaders from both sides of the aisle and industry titans.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
Also in November, the 818 founder celebrated her 29th birthday and was showered with sweet tributes from her famous family members.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
He would be touched today to see all the loving tributes in his honor!
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
On Friday, the beloved '80s set series officially finished filming the final season, and the young cast members celebrated the moment with touching tributes on social media.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Other highlights of the festival included a Focus on Iceland as well as tributes to the work of Italian director Matteo Garrone and actress Karin Viard, who both attended and gave masterclasses.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
These gestures serve as solemn tributes to individuals who have served their communities and country, as well as to the memory of significant historical events.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
And yes, Towns was the star of the show, receiving a standing ovation, two video tributes, and delivering a dominant 32-point, 20-rebound performance in the emphatic victory, becoming the first Knick to post a 30-20 game since Enes Kanter Freedom on Christmas Day 2017.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
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