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
Julia is a paean to the deep-down certainty that hard work and goodness will win the day and that the process of practicing and perfecting something is the route to the best possible result but also an experience that’s worthy just for the process of it.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2024
Their endurance is at once a paean to their spirits and a well of prescient lessons.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
The title track, for example, is a paean to his social justice and civil rights heroes — Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Mahatma Gandhi, John F. Kennedy and even the Apache leader Geronimo.
—Paul Liberatore, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
Make a paean to female desire, by all means, but there’s no fixing up Emmanuelle.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2024
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2024
Their endurance is at once a paean to their spirits and a well of prescient lessons.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
The title track, for example, is a paean to his social justice and civil rights heroes — Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Mahatma Gandhi, John F. Kennedy and even the Apache leader Geronimo.
—Paul Liberatore, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
Make a paean to female desire, by all means, but there’s no fixing up Emmanuelle.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paean
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Each piece in the collection pays tribute to Ferguson’s longstanding history with the brand as well as Ksubi pieces she’s kept throughout the years.Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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Swift closed out her Eras Tour in Vancouver on Dec. 8 with a tribute to the fans who attended the shows throughout its run.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Both officers had also received multiple commendations for their service.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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Bob’s Big Boy is now California Pita, whose grand opening in 2007 occasioned a commendation from then-Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Some residents have also filed a petition with hopes of stopping the rebuilding of the Givaudan site in residential parts of the city after the plant and company's lengthy history, where previous explosions have occurred and city citations issued.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
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Between January and April, about 54% of stops resulted in citations, compared to about 61% in the six months after the policy shift.Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 8 Dec. 2024
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The plush, one-bedroom Park Avenue suite is an homage to the Waldorf Astoria’s Art Deco history, which began in 1931 when the hotel made its debut.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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Kamel’s film represents both an apology and an homage to the man who provided a steady and steadying influence in her life.Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Paean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paean. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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