sing the praises of (someone/something)

phrase

: to say good things about someone or something often in a very enthusiastic way
They were singing the praises of their new equipment.
The critics sang the praises of her performance in the play.

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Team owner Jerry Jones went out of his way to sing the praises of Clowney while speaking with a few reporters from a high-rise bar in San Francisco prior to the Super Bowl. Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026 Jay Peak, Vermont Every East Coast skier worth their salt will sing the praises of Jay Peak. Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026 It was used, for example, in the form of banners to honor the gods, to commemorate success in battle, to threaten an enemy, and to sing the praises of a king. Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025 Like Altra, this brand is beloved by hikers who sing the praises of a generous toe box. Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sing the praises of (someone/something)

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“Sing the praises of (someone/something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sing%20the%20praises%20of%20%28someone%2Fsomething%29. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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