tribute
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tributes
Britannica Dictionary definition of TRIBUTE
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something that you say, give, or do to show respect or affection for someone
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The concert was a tribute to the musician.
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Yellow ribbons were tied on trees as a tribute to the soldiers at war.
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floral tributes [=flowers that people send to a funeral or leave at a grave]
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a tribute album [=a recording of a set of songs that another musician or musical group is known for performing]
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an event at which artists and musicians paid tribute to the famous composer
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[singular]
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something that proves the good quality or effectiveness of something
— + to
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The pyramids are a tribute to Egyptian ingenuity.
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It's a tribute to her skills as a writer that she can make such a convincing case so efficiently.
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money or goods that a ruler or country gives to another ruler or country especially for protection
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The country was forced to pay tribute.
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The ruler paid a tribute every year.
