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eulogist

American  
[yoo-luh-jist] / ˈyu lə dʒɪst /

noun

  1. a person who eulogizes.


Etymology

Origin of eulogist

First recorded in 1800–10; eulog(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

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Over the last two decades, the Rev. Al Sharpton has become the leading eulogist for Black victims of police violence.

From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2023

Bush’s, Luttig became the protege and eulogist of one chief justice, Warren Burger; a groomsman for another, John Roberts.

From Washington Post • Jan. 31, 2023

Politics aside, Biden is known as a poignant eulogist.

From Washington Times • Apr. 15, 2019

Anderson was a eulogist at Tormé’s funeral in 1999.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2018

At last, when the eulogist finished eulogizing, the preacher finished preaching, and the organist finished playing heavenly hymns, the preacher asked if anyone would like to say a few words.

From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia