sing the praises of (someone/something)

idiom

: 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.

Examples of sing the praises of (someone/something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Although most firms don’t deploy co-CEOs, at least one that does is happy to sing the praises of such a setup. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2024 But DuVernay used her moment in the spotlight to sing the praises of the pioneers who presented her with the trophies — Debbie Allen and Suzanne de Passe. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 4 Mar. 2024 Alternatively, a customer who understands the efforts being made and the reward on the other side is more likely to stick around and sing the praises of the company along the way. Suppliers. Marco Van Kalleveen, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024 Lena Dunham will always sing the praises of her Girls costar Allison Williams — or apologize, as needed, for making Williams sing. Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 19 Feb. 2024 Durant also took to social media to sing the praises of Fulwiley and fellow freshman Hannah Hidalgo, who scored 31 points in her first game with Notre Dame. Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2023 For now, Hamas will likely continue to double down on its rhetoric and sing the praises of its achievements. Nelly Lahoud, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2023 Enthusiasts sing the praises of Colorado’s chicest mountain town during the slower — albeit even more scenic — shoulder season. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2023 Less Cancer While, of course, the bean growers association known as the Bean Institute is going to sing the praises of beans, their site is a great resource for scientific studies backing up their claims. Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 10 Aug. 2023

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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 24 Apr. 2024.

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