eulogized

verb

past tense of eulogize
as in praised
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 eulogized Edgar Wright eulogized Graham on Instagram, particularly highlighting his performance as Beef. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026 Harald's son, who became the new King Haakon VIII, eulogized Harald on Saturday night. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 The Academy Award winner, who appeared in over 70 films throughout his storied career, was eulogized at his funeral by President Ronald Reagan. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 In the piece, Dennis eulogized Bryant for his accomplishments on the court, in the community and as a father. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026 These are the shabby, vertiginous streets that Nobel Laureate author Orhan Pamuk eulogized in The Museum of Innocence, set in the 1970s, and until very recently the district had scarcely changed at all. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 When Wilson died last summer, he was widely eulogized as one of the great visionary artists of our time, and his requisite for altered perception has only since flourished. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026 His passing was duly eulogized by the Reagan Foundation and the Young America's Foundation at the Reagan Ranch. — Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026 Several customers eulogized the Vietnamese eatery in comments on a Facebook post by the City of Lawrence bidding the restaurant farewell. — Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eulogized
  1. praised
  2. honored
  3. hailed
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  • Naomi Ackie, who plays the scientist charged with Hagen’s experimental procedure, praised how her co-star shouldered what was a very challenging role.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
  • At a news conference Friday, police also praised a teacher who threw a cellphone at the gunman, tackled him and fought to take his weapon.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of praised
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  • Clemson offensive lineman Elyjah Thurmon was honored to carry the American flag down the hill during his team's traditional game-day entrance in celebrating Military Appreciation Day.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • In a statement acknowledging the inclement weather, the Guardians also said tickets purchased for Friday night’s game would be honored.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of honored
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  • Related Stories Plunging Streamer Orders Last decade, new streaming services were hailed as the great hope for the kids & family entertainment industry.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Mills, sympathetic to conspiratorial beliefs about the 2020 election and hailed by some election skeptics as a champion of voting integrity, has long clashed with members, squabbling over his power.
    — Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of hailed

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“Eulogized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eulogized. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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