How to Use tribute in a Sentence
tribute
noun- Yellow ribbons were tied on trees as a tribute to the soldiers at war.
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The name paid tribute to the life and legacy of one of the all-time thrill-seekers.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2024
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Sources told Page Six that the new name was a tribute to her mother.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 28 June 2024
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White shared her own video tribute to the host last Thursday.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2024
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Both sets are billed as tributes to the history and heritage of Paris.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2024
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Below, the world plays tribute to the former First Lady.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2023
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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
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This week, Queen Camilla gave a very sparkling tribute to her late mother-in-law.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2023
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This isn't the first time Lopez has paid tribute to Affleck via her accessories.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Mar. 2023
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But her first post paid tribute to her beloved late husband Steve, the Crocodile Hunter.
—Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 31 Aug. 2023
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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
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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
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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
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Murray has been paid tribute to by other players at the Charles Schwab Challenge.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 26 May 2024
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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
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Fellow British talent paid tribute to Leland on news of his death.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Several stars are paying tribute to Martin Mull after his death at the age of 80.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024
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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
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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
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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
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On Friday the Rhode founder, 27, paid tribute to her husband on Instagram for his 30th birthday.
—Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
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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
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Singer John Legend posted a lengthy tribute to Biden on Instagram.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 22 July 2024
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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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