| Front | Panegyric (noun) |
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| Back | Formal or elaborate praise; specifically, a formal speech or writing that offers praise. Panegyric refers to lofty, formal praise, such as that given in a speech. For example: “The general’s panegyric for his fallen soldiers moved everyone to tears.” Synonyms and words related to panegyric include accolade, commendation, homage, tribute, and encomium. Panegyric is derived from two Greek roots: pan (“all”) and agora (“marketplace”). The combination of the two yields the image of a formal speech of praise delivered to all those assembled in a public meeting place. |
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