1. expressions of respect, admiration, or gratitude given to honor someone or something
2. payments made by one ruler or state to another as acknowledgment of submission or for protection
Usage: historical

Examples

• The memorial service included many heartfelt tributes to the beloved teacher.
• Fans left flowers and tributes outside the musician’s home.
• The award ceremony featured tributes from fellow actors.
• Ancient kingdoms often paid tributes to more powerful empires.
• The documentary serves as a tribute to her groundbreaking research.
• Tributes poured in from around the world after the news broke.
• The concert was organized as a tribute to the legendary composer.