1
as in to celebrate
to proclaim the glory of
hymns that praise God
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2
as in to applaud
to declare enthusiastic approval of
the school volunteers were praised for their excellent work in the reading program
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as in acclaim
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Recent Examples of praise
Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 29 May 2026
In remarks from the stage, Leadership Greater Chicago CEO Myetie Hamilton praised the students, many of whom are first-generation, and gave a personal shoutout to Ricardo and his family and a broader message to the graduates.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Pete Davidson is heaping praise on ex-girlfriend Kim Kardashian for her recent TV and film roles.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 30 May 2026
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Verb
Adebayo was praised by some, but the method — intentional fouling by Miami to get more possessions — was also criticized.
—Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 29 May 2026
In remarks from the stage, Leadership Greater Chicago CEO Myetie Hamilton praised the students, many of whom are first-generation, and gave a personal shoutout to Ricardo and his family and a broader message to the graduates.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Noun
The video went viral across social media, with a mix of praise and criticism across the political spectrum.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Pete Davidson is heaping praise on ex-girlfriend Kim Kardashian for her recent TV and film roles.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for praise
Verb
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This is celebrating America’s birthday.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Marilyn Monroe through the female gaze Marilyn Monroe would have celebrated her 100th birthday this week.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Jennifer Levi of the LGBTQ+ rights group GLAD Law, who represents the plaintiffs, applauded the decision.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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In a joint statement, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert applauded the organization.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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As Robertson and Salah continued to accept the acclaim of Anfield, the Dutchman sat alone in the dugout.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The Sheep Detectives, which hit theaters on May 8, 2026, has received widespread acclaim from both audiences and critics.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Timothée Chalamet stays blessed.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Prior to the meeting, dancers in Indigenous garments blessed organizers and local students, who led a procession from the nearby Alum Rock Youth Center on White Road to the district’s offices around the corner.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Verb
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On the ground, rising fuel costs in tourism-dependent Southeast Asia are squeezing taxi and ride-hailing app drivers.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Severe thunderstorms may bring tornadoes, hail the size of tennis balls and winds up to 70 mph to Colorado’s Eastern Plains on Saturday afternoon, National Weather Service forecasters said.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Do not add any kind of recognition associated with the potential mental state of the user.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Hall’s case for recognition is extremely strong, with left-back so often a source of positivity, even when Newcastle were labouring.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Why Vang doesn’t say the Pledge of Allegiance When asked about Vang’s practice of abstaining from saluting the flag, her campaign spokesperson said that her past statements on the matter speak for themselves.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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Along the journey, sidewalks were lined with people waving American flags and saluting the motorcade.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Yet Biden gets kudos for drawing down 180 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve when gasoline prices were topping out at a record $5 a gallon in June, Faucher says.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
8 Feb. 2023
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Greenwald, who was introduced with Bronx flair by Cardi B, also brought an aw-shucks attitude in accepting the kudos.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2023
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“Praise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praise. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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