as in tribute
a formal expression of praise
a tongue-in-cheek dithyramb in honor of the chocolate chip cookie
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Recent Examples of dithyramb
Ginsberg’s incantatory dithyrambs pulled the Beats, Walt Whitman and much of 20th century poetry into view.
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Sesshu Foster, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2023
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The Elvis Tribute Spectacular' Fans can enjoy an era-by-era tribute concert, celebrating the music of the larger-than-life King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley.—
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Jones often pays tribute to Kristy on social media.—
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The process is independent of any judicial actions stemming from the citation and does not depend on a conviction.—
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According to the arrest citation, there were three $100 bills on the outside that were real.—
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The dramatic arc of the film’s first half — filled with the ecstasy of God’s embrace and the agony of imprisonment — is told through musical numbers, adapted from the Shakers’ ecstatic worship, dance, hymns, and music (watch the video above to learn more).—
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The Christmas hymn was originally intended for a choir with a string quartet, percussion and piano, but Amato picked out a solo piano version of the piece written by musician Dan Forrest.—
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His personnel file includes 45 commendation letters.—
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She was honored with numerous commendations, including the Chief of Department Award for her professionalism and outstanding service.—
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“Dithyramb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dithyramb. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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