as in praising
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 eulogizing
O’Brien isn’t eulogizing the format.
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
The seemingly innocuous post eulogizing Eden, 52, who was found dead while filming the latest season of the hit Apple TV+ series in Athens, quickly drew a volley of backlash on social media.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
Social media saw an outpouring of memorials and tributes from politicians and public figures alike eulogizing Jackson and his long career of advocacy.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Instead of lauding the triumph of the solo artist or eulogizing the uniqueness of a bygone time, Fischer demonstrates the evergreen value of collaboration.
—Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
In eulogizing Ser Arlan, Dunk is also inflating his valor and honor and, well, everything else.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
She’s made it through eulogizing her only son, burying him and watching Marcus Eriz, the man who shot Aiden, be sentenced to 40 years to life in prison.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Robby Soave delivers radar eulogizing conservative activist and founder of Tuning Point USA Charlie Kirk's shooting death.
—The Hill, 11 Sep. 2025
Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
The seemingly innocuous post eulogizing Eden, 52, who was found dead while filming the latest season of the hit Apple TV+ series in Athens, quickly drew a volley of backlash on social media.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
Social media saw an outpouring of memorials and tributes from politicians and public figures alike eulogizing Jackson and his long career of advocacy.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Instead of lauding the triumph of the solo artist or eulogizing the uniqueness of a bygone time, Fischer demonstrates the evergreen value of collaboration.
—Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
In eulogizing Ser Arlan, Dunk is also inflating his valor and honor and, well, everything else.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
She’s made it through eulogizing her only son, burying him and watching Marcus Eriz, the man who shot Aiden, be sentenced to 40 years to life in prison.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Robby Soave delivers radar eulogizing conservative activist and founder of Tuning Point USA Charlie Kirk's shooting death.
—The Hill, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eulogizing
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More than 1,300 customers have awarded the sneakers a five-star rating, praising the durability and cloud-like cushioning in reviews.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Cue tech and political leaders praising the outgoing Cook, who'd presided over a more than 20-fold increase in market cap at the tech giant since taking over from the late Steve Jobs in 2011.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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For her, restoring land is not only about outcomes but also about honoring the people, legacies, and communities that depend on it.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Held at the historic Lido Theater in Newport Beach, the event will showcase a dynamic lineup of events, honoring both established and emerging talent in television.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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The service The team skews young and local, with many of them hailing from (former) nomadic families around the region.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Some Uber riders are accusing the company of charging higher fares when an American Express card is selected in the app, reviving long-running concerns about how opaque ride-hailing algorithms decide what each customer pays.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Eulogizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eulogizing. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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