Tribute
noun
An act, statement, or gift that shows respect, love or thanks.
He paid tribute to his parents for all their support over the years.
Often appears as...
- pay tribute
- tribute to
noun
Payment or gift made by one country or ruler to another as a sign of respect or obedience.
In ancient times, weaker nations often had to offer tributes to the stronger empire.
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Historical
noun
A performance, piece of art, or event that is made to honor and remember someone.
The band played a tribute concert to their late guitarist.
Often appears as...
- tribute concert
- tribute show
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Artistic
noun
An act, statement, or gift that shows respect, love or thanks.
He paid tribute to his parents for all their support over the years.
Often appears as...
- pay tribute
- tribute to
noun
Payment or gift made by one country or ruler to another as a sign of respect or obedience.
In ancient times, weaker nations often had to offer tributes to the stronger empire.
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A performance, piece of art, or event that is made to honor and remember someone.
The band played a tribute concert to their late guitarist.
Often appears as...
- tribute concert
- tribute show
Usage tips
Artistic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Showing Appreciation
Use 'tribute' to show deep appreciation and respect, often in a formal or public setting.
The plaque at the entrance stands as a tribute to the building's architect.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
'Tribute' implies a strong emotional element, conveying sincere reverence and admiration.
The charity gala was a fitting tribute to the founder's lifelong dedication to the cause.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Contexts
'Tribute' often appears in contexts like commemorative events, speeches, and dedications.
At the award ceremony, the winner's speech included a tribute to her mentor.
Pro Tip 1/3Showing Appreciation
Use 'tribute' to show deep appreciation and respect, often in a formal or public setting.
The plaque at the entrance stands as a tribute to the building's architect.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
'Tribute' implies a strong emotional element, conveying sincere reverence and admiration.
The charity gala was a fitting tribute to the founder's lifelong dedication to the cause.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Contexts
'Tribute' often appears in contexts like commemorative events, speeches, and dedications.
At the award ceremony, the winner's speech included a tribute to her mentor.
Pro Tip 1/3Showing Appreciation
Use 'tribute' to show deep appreciation and respect, often in a formal or public setting.
The plaque at the entrance stands as a tribute to the building's architect.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
'Tribute' implies a strong emotional element, conveying sincere reverence and admiration.
The charity gala was a fitting tribute to the founder's lifelong dedication to the cause.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Contexts
'Tribute' often appears in contexts like commemorative events, speeches, and dedications.
At the award ceremony, the winner's speech included a tribute to her mentor.
Compare with
adulationcommemoratededicatoryencomiumhomageobeisancerecognitionrespectsalute
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Healthier men, one...
this mustache is my tribute to my mum and we sort of all choked up in the back of the taxi and I didn't tell him who I was because I didn't he was appropriate and I just shook his hand I said thank you so much your mum would be so proud and from that moment I realized that
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Palenque and the Ancient...
literally is pouring into the court into the palace through tribute that the the tree of jade is sprouting right riches are are just pouring all over Palenque and the gods are pleased the cosmos is pleased and the dynastic lords are being
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First Look: The Long...
is a portrait not just of courage and sacrifice, but one of family... You doing all right? not just at home and on the front lines, but now on both sides of the camera, as well. Action. It is a bond that serves as a fitting tribute
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Princess Diana's Funeral...
First, I want to pay tribute to Diana myself. She was an exceptional and gifted human being. In good times and bad, she never lost her capacity to smile and laugh nor to inspire others with her warmth and kindness.
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Expanding our definition...
here is the reason that we do not have time for more questions is that I am about to spring a surprise on second which makes me deeply happy we thought that we should pay tribute to the man
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Hear How Diana...
know what recovery life that's what I know it's very much a management and she said to the baby she said we've got everything you'd ever want to Oh tribute which anything you want I don't
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The Intense 8 Hour Hunt...
The hunter pays tribute to his quarry's courage and strength with ceremonial gestures that ensure that its spirit returns to the desert sands from which it came.
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The new American Dream PIPE...
You might be a failure by standards you hold dear but that the world doesn't reward. Only you can know. I know that I am not a tribute to my great-grandmother,
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One item here was water, right? And I will give my tribute to water. I think it's enough with water for me. The other guys can talk about -- cheers.
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Dragonfly Named After...
well probably one of the highest tributes for anyone working in the natural world is to have a newly discovered species named after them in
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Healthier men, one...
this mustache is my tribute to my mum and we sort of all choked up in the back of the taxi and I didn't tell him who I was because I didn't he was appropriate and I just shook his hand I said thank you so much your mum would be so proud and from that moment I realized that
Video examples
Palenque and the Ancient...
literally is pouring into the court into the palace through tribute that the the tree of jade is sprouting right riches are are just pouring all over Palenque and the gods are pleased the cosmos is pleased and the dynastic lords are being
Video examples
First Look: The Long...
is a portrait not just of courage and sacrifice, but one of family... You doing all right? not just at home and on the front lines, but now on both sides of the camera, as well. Action. It is a bond that serves as a fitting tribute
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Princess Diana's Funeral...
First, I want to pay tribute to Diana myself. She was an exceptional and gifted human being. In good times and bad, she never lost her capacity to smile and laugh nor to inspire others with her warmth and kindness.
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Expanding our definition...
here is the reason that we do not have time for more questions is that I am about to spring a surprise on second which makes me deeply happy we thought that we should pay tribute to the man
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Hear How Diana...
know what recovery life that's what I know it's very much a management and she said to the baby she said we've got everything you'd ever want to Oh tribute which anything you want I don't
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The Intense 8 Hour Hunt...
The hunter pays tribute to his quarry's courage and strength with ceremonial gestures that ensure that its spirit returns to the desert sands from which it came.
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The new American Dream PIPE...
You might be a failure by standards you hold dear but that the world doesn't reward. Only you can know. I know that I am not a tribute to my great-grandmother,
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Close-up card magic with...
One item here was water, right? And I will give my tribute to water. I think it's enough with water for me. The other guys can talk about -- cheers.
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Dragonfly Named After...
well probably one of the highest tributes for anyone working in the natural world is to have a newly discovered species named after them in
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Queen Elizabeth II
English Royalty
First, I want to pay tribute to Diana myself. She was an exceptional and gifted human being. In good times and bad, she never lost her capacity to smile and laugh, nor to inspire others with her warmth and kindness. I admired and respected her - for her energy and commitment to others, and especially for her devotion to her two boys.
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Rudolph Valentino
Italian Actor
Some of the tributes that have affected me the most have come from my 'fans' - friends - men, women, and little children. God bless them. Indeed, I feel that my recovery has been greatly advanced by the encouragement given me by everyone.
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George Steiner
American Critic
The most important tribute any human being can pay to a poem or a piece of prose he or she really loves is to learn it by heart. Not by brain, by heart; the expression is vital.
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Xavier Dolan
Canadian Actor
I have a strange relationship with influences because mine are mostly literary or painters or poets, who I'll even quote. I don't do tributes to cinema.
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Ernesto Valverde
Spanish Athlete
I think it's something each team has to decide on, but I think the guard of honour is supposed to be a way of paying tribute to the opposing players.
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Gladys Berejiklian
Australian Politician
I want to pay tribute to the teachers who, during my life at school in the public education system, saw something in me and encouraged it.
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Jean Genet
French Dramatist
The fame of heroes owes little to the extent of their conquests and all to the success of the tributes paid to them.
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Hunx
American Musician
That's what I want to put out into the world - just stuff I love, tributes to my favorite pop stars.
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Thurgood Marshall
American Judge
In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute.
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Quincy Jones
American Musician
I'm never in my life going to do a record that's a tribute to myself. I don't need it.
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Queen Elizabeth II
English Royalty
First, I want to pay tribute to Diana myself. She was an exceptional and gifted human being. In good times and bad, she never lost her capacity to smile and laugh, nor to inspire others with her warmth and kindness. I admired and respected her - for her energy and commitment to others, and especially for her devotion to her two boys.
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Rudolph Valentino
Italian Actor
Some of the tributes that have affected me the most have come from my 'fans' - friends - men, women, and little children. God bless them. Indeed, I feel that my recovery has been greatly advanced by the encouragement given me by everyone.
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George Steiner
American Critic
The most important tribute any human being can pay to a poem or a piece of prose he or she really loves is to learn it by heart. Not by brain, by heart; the expression is vital.
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Xavier Dolan
Canadian Actor
I have a strange relationship with influences because mine are mostly literary or painters or poets, who I'll even quote. I don't do tributes to cinema.
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Ernesto Valverde
Spanish Athlete
I think it's something each team has to decide on, but I think the guard of honour is supposed to be a way of paying tribute to the opposing players.
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Gladys Berejiklian
Australian Politician
I want to pay tribute to the teachers who, during my life at school in the public education system, saw something in me and encouraged it.
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Jean Genet
French Dramatist
The fame of heroes owes little to the extent of their conquests and all to the success of the tributes paid to them.
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Hunx
American Musician
That's what I want to put out into the world - just stuff I love, tributes to my favorite pop stars.
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Thurgood Marshall
American Judge
In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute.
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Quincy Jones
American Musician
I'm never in my life going to do a record that's a tribute to myself. I don't need it.
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