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a formal expression of praise
tributes were received from all over the world at the opera singer's farewell concert
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Recent Examples of tributes
According to the Latin Recording Academy, more than 30 artists took the stage to deliver show-stopping tributes honoring the memories of key figures who made great contributions to Latin music.
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Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
All of the surviving members of One Direction shared their own tributes to Payne the next day, with the band sharing a joint statement as well.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
Styles, Tomlinson, Malik, and Horan each wrote tributes to their late friend and bandmate.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2024
International tributes have also taken place in Brussels, Stockholm, Paris, Bogotá, Sydney, and Manila, showcasing the worldwide impact of Liam’s music and personality.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2024
Liam Payne’s father Geoff has visited the hotel where his son died on Wednesday, stopping outside to read fans’ tributes and speak to a few of the many gathered.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
The brothers and sisters often share sweet tributes to one another on social media.
—Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Payne’s tragic death has left fans and the music industry reeling, with celebrity tributes pouring in from all corners of the world.
—Manuela Castro, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
The award was presented on stage by Rankin, and Sally Davies (Abbey Road’s MD), while Nile Rodgers, Debbie Harry, David Gilmour, Siouxsie Sioux, and Sting were featured in video tributes to Furmanovsky alongside Noel Gallagher onstage.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
All of the surviving members of One Direction shared their own tributes to Payne the next day, with the band sharing a joint statement as well.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
Styles, Tomlinson, Malik, and Horan each wrote tributes to their late friend and bandmate.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2024
International tributes have also taken place in Brussels, Stockholm, Paris, Bogotá, Sydney, and Manila, showcasing the worldwide impact of Liam’s music and personality.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2024
Liam Payne’s father Geoff has visited the hotel where his son died on Wednesday, stopping outside to read fans’ tributes and speak to a few of the many gathered.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
The brothers and sisters often share sweet tributes to one another on social media.
—Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Payne’s tragic death has left fans and the music industry reeling, with celebrity tributes pouring in from all corners of the world.
—Manuela Castro, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
The award was presented on stage by Rankin, and Sally Davies (Abbey Road’s MD), while Nile Rodgers, Debbie Harry, David Gilmour, Siouxsie Sioux, and Sting were featured in video tributes to Furmanovsky alongside Noel Gallagher onstage.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Tributes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tributes. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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