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
Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2025
Fried, who is chairwoman of the Florida Democratic Party, lauded the appeals-court decision.
—Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 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
Wachner, whose work was once lauded in publications including the New York Times, Washington Post and San Francisco Chronicle, worked as the musical director of Trinity Church Wall Street when a then-Juilliard employee came forward with assault allegations in 2022.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2025
Fried, who is chairwoman of the Florida Democratic Party, lauded the appeals-court decision.
—Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laud
Noun
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Nonprofits don’t need more applause for our resilience.—
Sarah Evans,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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As the Trump administration ramps up efforts to detain and deport undocumented people, dramatic videos of immigration arrests from California to New York have sparked reactions from applause to backlash across the nation’s broad political spectrum.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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His plan was applauded by staff, patients and families alike.—
Carol Geffner,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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In the comment section of the original post, some users applauded the decision made by the United crew.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Before the Bucs' preseason finale, head coach Todd Bowles praised Sanders for his effort on special teams and his overall aggressiveness.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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In a news conference on Aug. 29, Minneapolis leaders praised the schoolchildren and staff at Annunciation that day for their actions as shots rang out.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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Troy Cassar-Daley added to his impressive tally of accolades Tuesday night (Aug. 19) with the Excellence in the Community award, presented at Support Act’s annual Music in the House.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
20 Aug. 2025
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Stamp received accolades for his starring role in Steven Soderbergh's 1999 crime film The Limey and played Supreme Chancellor Finis Valorum in Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace the same year.—
Ryan Coleman Updated,
EW.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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While both Netanyahu and Trump have hailed their operations as a success, the Israeli premier's calls for Iranians to rise up and overthrow their government have gone unrealized.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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The series hails from Onyx Collective and is produced by 20th Television.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Plus, there will be a dance floor to give neighbors a space to celebrate, said Van Galen.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The company previously offered the deal in March and April to celebrate the company’s 85th birthday.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Fall Out Boy found the cure to growing older: celebrating the past in all its glory.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
27 Aug. 2025
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Standing tall among the grasses of Bradgate Park, Jamie Smart caught a red deer stag in its autumn glory.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Counsell commended Horton for buckling down to make big pitches when the Rockies had runners in scoring position.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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In its first statement since the shooting, the church commended law enforcement and its staff for acting quickly to protect students.—
Marc Santia,
NBC news,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Laud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laud. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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