as in applause
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
an actor who in his lifetime received all the laud and honor that the theater world could bestow
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1
as in to applaud
to declare enthusiastic approval of
the critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novel
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2
as in to praise
to proclaim the glory of
the nation's people were expected to laud the dictator at every opportunity
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Recent Examples of laud
George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2023
To — gulp — laud Rob Manfred for bringing life back to the game?
—Evan Grant, Dallas News, 8 Apr. 2023
Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Ancora lauded the move, and wasn’t shy about its desire to see CSX enter a merger.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
One culprit is California’s ultra-progressive state income tax that Newsom lauds.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2023
To — gulp — laud Rob Manfred for bringing life back to the game?
—Evan Grant, Dallas News, 8 Apr. 2023
Verb
In just a matter of days, the viral TikTok video has amassed 200 comments so far, as social media users lauded the Shiba Inu.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Ancora lauded the move, and wasn’t shy about its desire to see CSX enter a merger.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laud
Noun
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At the onset of Cox remarks, a minority of attendees loudly booed his presence, but the governor was able to rally applause by invoking his pleasure to be back at his alma mater.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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When Nuno Espirito Santo headed to the away end, his initial applause to the travelling fans was short-lived.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Finally, Berners-Lee stood, maestro-like, from the keyboard, turning to applaud each quadrant of the roaring crowd.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Tech Oversight, an AI oversight advocacy organization that set its sights on the California Legislature earlier this year, applauded Wiener and Newsom for supporting SB 53 despite Big Tech’s objections.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Johnson praised the president’s campaign advising Salvadorans on how to stay healthy during COVID-19.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Dean and Dan Caten recalled meeting Armani during many summer holidays throughout the Mediterranean and also praised his generosity toward them and young designers.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As accolades continue to come Michigan’s way as a popular destination for travelers — a recent USA Today poll ranked Mackinac Island in northern Michigan as the top spot in the nation to visit for fall — the state’s Pure Michigan campaign is airing nationally, touting the Great Lakes State.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Since opening in 2018, the steakhouse has earned numerous accolades.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The discovery of major lithium reserves in Germany has been hailed as a step toward lessening Europe’s reliance on the foreign supply of the mineral critical for batteries and the electric vehicle (EV) market.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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In 1997, Vogue Paris hailed the spring haute couture season as the shock that Paris needed in order to jolt it back into its leadership position as the global capital of fashion, at a time when its crown appeared to be slipping.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Someone tried to senselessly end her life, yet now thousands of people are cheering for her and celebrating every milestone.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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For its inaugural partnership, the skin care and makeup line, founded by Selena Gomez in 2019, teamed up with Tajín to drop a spicy lip and cheek set celebrating the bold flavor of the Clásico Seasoning mix and the Chamoy Sauce.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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See the structure in its glory and visit the accompany museum for more background on the building and its colonial roots.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Admittedly, those were the Project Runway glory years; most recently, in season 20, the finalists got just eight days to make eight looks.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a press release, the company commended the work of Söderström and Norström, who became co-Presidents of Spotify in 2023, calling this a development that solidifies the company's new leadership structure.—
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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After commending leaders for their work, the president spoke of changes being made at the Pentagon, including the decision to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Laud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laud. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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