encomium

/ɛnˈkoʊmiəm/
noun
  1. A formal expression of high praise; a tribute or eulogy.
    • The mayor delivered an encomium honoring the firefighters who saved the building.
    • The book's preface contained an encomium from a famous author praising the work.
    • Her retirement speech was a heartfelt encomium to her colleagues and mentors.
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