Sample Sentences for
encomium
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    Andy handed out encomiums to several productive fishing holes we passed and indicated an osprey's nest on top of a utility pole.  (source)
    encomiums = tributes of praise
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    "I thank you most sincerely for your polite notice of me," Washington wrote, "and however undeserving I may be of such encomium and panegyrick, the style and manner exhibit a striking proof of your great poetical talents."  (source)
    encomium = formal praise
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    Most of the encomiums seemed to embarrass and amuse Farmer.  (source)
    encomiums = expressions of praise
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    M. Krempe was not equally docile; and in my condition at that time, of almost insupportable sensitiveness, his harsh blunt encomiums gave me even more pain than the benevolent approbation of M. Waldman.†  (source)
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    The defense justified the encomium.†  (source)
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    And accordingly this second trip was made, a long and nervous conversation between himself and Roberta on the way resulting in nothing more than some explanations as to why thus far he had not been able to achieve anything, plus certain encomiums addressed to her concerning her courage in acting for herself in this way.†  (source)
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    When he had enumerated the many different occasions on which the Hurons had exhibited their courage and prowess, in the punishment of insults, he digressed in a high encomium on the virtue of wisdom.†  (source)
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    Without subscribing to these perhaps exaggerated encomiums, I can truly say that my abode in the city was mainly agreeable, and my intercourse with the inhabitants productive of much amusement and instruction.†  (source)
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    And applying his black beard to the pitcher, he took a draught much more moderate in quantity than his encomium seemed to warrant.†  (source)
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    But as the encomiums to Washington continued, in speeches, sermons, and editorials—tributes that seemed often as contrived for show as the black plumes and fans—Abigail grew extremely impatient.  (source)
    encomiums = tributes of praise
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    Pursuing this encomium upon the poor follower with such energy and relish as no words can describe, brother Charles leant back in his chair, and delivered the remainder of his relation with greater composure.†  (source)
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    While these, and many other encomiums, were being passed on the accomplished Nancy, that young lady made the best of her way to the police-office; whither, notwithstanding a little natural timidity consequent upon walking through the streets alone and unprotected, she arrived in perfect safety shortly afterwards.†  (source)
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    Piute added his encomium: "Damn—heap big bear— Jack kill um—big chief!"†  (source)
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