Something given in admiration (7)

I believe the answer is:

tribute

(Other definitions for tribute that I've seen before include "Payment to a subjugator" , "Payment from dependent state (historical)" , "Honour" , "Accolade" , "fine words" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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