Encomium

Read as \en-KOH-mee-uhm\ which is a formal expression of high praise; eulogy

Related words:
..........paean\PEE-uhn\ - any song of praise, joy, or triumph; a song of celebration
...................panegyric\pan-i-JIR-ik; JAHY-rik\- a formal speech or opus publicly praising someone or something

A returning hero from war is often greeted with encomium from the president. It is then followed by a press conference and a celebration at the White House.

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