How to Use tribute in a Sentence

tribute

noun
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  • Yellow ribbons were tied on trees as a tribute to the soldiers at war.
  • The name paid tribute to the life and legacy of one of the all-time thrill-seekers.
    — Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Sources told Page Six that the new name was a tribute to her mother.
    — Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 28 June 2024
  • White shared her own video tribute to the host last Thursday.
    — Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2024
  • Both sets are billed as tributes to the history and heritage of Paris.
    — Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2024
  • Below, the world plays tribute to the former First Lady.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2023
  • The actor turned 19 on Tuesday and marked the birthday with a sweet tribute to his twin sister, Chloe.
    — Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 4 Oct. 2023
  • This week, Queen Camilla gave a very sparkling tribute to her late mother-in-law.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2023
  • This isn't the first time Lopez has paid tribute to Affleck via her accessories.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Mar. 2023
  • But her first post paid tribute to her beloved late husband Steve, the Crocodile Hunter.
    — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 31 Aug. 2023
  • In the wake of her death, several of O’Connor’s peers and admirers have paid tribute to the singer on social media.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2023
  • The irony of Plastic Hearts paying tribute to some of rock’s wildest years is that Cyrus herself is the most centered she’s ever been.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2023
  • The 76-year-old was still beloved by many of his former costars, who shared reminisces and fond tributes of their time working with Lewis.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Murray has been paid tribute to by other players at the Charles Schwab Challenge.
    — Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 26 May 2024
  • The surprise cameo was a way for the cast and creatives of the new Warner Bros. movie, now in theaters , to pay tribute to its on-screen predecessor.
    — Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2023
  • Fellow British talent paid tribute to Leland on news of his death.
    — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2023
  • On Sunday, the performers booked to play the final day of this year’s Newport Jazz Festival paid tribute to the giants of the form.
    — James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Seyfried started off her tribute with a video of Finn running toward the camera with his big tail wagging away.
    — Celeste McCauley, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2023
  • Friends on social media paid tribute to Russell Tuesday as a man with a quick smile and a bubbly laugh.
    — William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Friedman wanted to open a shop that paid tribute to his upbringing in New Jersey and New York.
    — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2023
  • The mission of the Historical Unit is to pay tribute to those who defended their countries in times of war.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Bluegrass pioneer Earl Scruggs was born 100 years ago this week, and the tributes to the banjo picker have been many.
    — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Several stars are paying tribute to Martin Mull after his death at the age of 80.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024
  • Country superstar Luke Bryan was all jokes in his tribute to his mom LeClaire on her 76th birthday this week.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2023
  • The tributes to Toby Keith continue to pour in following the country singer's death on Monday at the age of 62.
    — Chris Barilla, Peoplemag, 7 Feb. 2024
  • After the Queen passed away this past fall, Royal Parks had to ask mourners to stop leaving marmalade sandwiches as a tribute to the Queen.
    — Town & Country, 4 Apr. 2023
  • On Friday the Rhode founder, 27, paid tribute to her husband on Instagram for his 30th birthday.
    — Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
  • In January, Jonathan gave a nod to the wedding — and the exciting new chapter the couple has ahead — in a sweet birthday tribute to Deschanel.
    — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Singer John Legend posted a lengthy tribute to Biden on Instagram.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 22 July 2024
  • As for Asian cities that shine, this list includes marvelously modern Singapore as well as Kyoto, filled with tributes to the past.
    — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2024

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