eulogizing

verb

present participle of eulogize
as in praising
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 eulogizing In a clip shared on social media, a loud boo was heard from the crowd as Lombardo, 63, began eulogizing the slain officer. — Niya Doyle, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 Whether in the spirit of saving or eulogizing the industry, the question of its influence deserves serious thought. — Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026 O’Brien isn’t eulogizing the format. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026 The seemingly innocuous post eulogizing Eden, 52, who was found dead while filming the latest season of the hit Apple TV+ series in Athens, quickly drew a volley of backlash on social media. — Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026 Social media saw an outpouring of memorials and tributes from politicians and public figures alike eulogizing Jackson and his long career of advocacy. — Kate Perez, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026 In eulogizing Ser Arlan, Dunk is also inflating his valor and honor and, well, everything else. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 She’s made it through eulogizing her only son, burying him and watching Marcus Eriz, the man who shot Aiden, be sentenced to 40 years to life in prison. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026 Robby Soave delivers radar eulogizing conservative activist and founder of Tuning Point USA Charlie Kirk's shooting death. — The Hill, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eulogizing
  1. praising
  2. honoring
  3. hailing
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  • While praising Green’s composure, accuracy, consistency and feel, Westlake coach Rick Clausen also singled out the offensive line.
    — Joel Beers, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Yiannopoulos also continued to have his eye on national politics, working on the 2024 presidential campaign of Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, who fell from grace after praising Adolf Hitler and making a series of antisemitic comments.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of praising
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  • Following Parton’s death, numerous celebrities took to social media to share tributes honoring Parton, many of whom include musicians and actors who had worked with Parton before.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In recognition of his extraordinary career, Wilkinson received the BAFTA Lifetime Achievement Award and was presented to Queen Elizabeth II at a reception honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to British film.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of honoring
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  • The San Francisco ride-hailing company has added the new feature to its teen accounts program, designed to ensure safety and transparency when younger riders are traveling alone.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Prices will compare to other ride-hailing services, Bonelli said, and could change based on demand.
    — Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of hailing

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“Eulogizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eulogizing. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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