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 28 Sep. 2026.

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