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
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Jan Paul van Hecke, a center-back who saw action on all parts of the pitch by both defending and scoring a goal, praised how the field held up — while also making a joke.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Jets director of amateur scouting Mark Hillier was effusive in his post-draft praise for Björck.
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Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
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Verb
Hart, 31, has frequently praised God throughout his nine-year career, both in postgame interviews and on social media, and appeared to be overjoyed at the vote's outcome.
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Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Jan Paul van Hecke, a center-back who saw action on all parts of the pitch by both defending and scoring a goal, praised how the field held up — while also making a joke.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Noun
Similar to the Tube Travel Neck Pillow, the Dot & Dot Memory Foam Travel Pillow has more than 9,700 five-star ratings at Amazon and plenty of praise from travelers, too.
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Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Jets director of amateur scouting Mark Hillier was effusive in his post-draft praise for Björck.
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Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for praise
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Moroccan supporters, who had arrived in force, marching toward the stadium amid pounding drums and chants, celebrated their team’s victory and advancement.
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Best Amazon Prime Day Travel Deals Vacation season is in full swing, and Amazon is celebrating with huge Prime Day deals on all sorts of travel essentials.
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As Guo left the courtroom after the sentencing, supporters applauded and shouted toward him.
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Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher, center left, applauds for John Mellencamp during the 27th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Celebrating Bill Maher.
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Developed with some difficulty due to the material, which both financiers and some actors found too risqué, Sunday Bloody Sunday was eventually released to considerable acclaim, earning four nominations at the 1972 Academy Awards.
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For all the early acclaim, Hazemann, 26, and Monnin, 25, project a level of discipline that belies their age.
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Syd, bless her, as well as Ayo Edebiri, is the cautious realist in that partnership.
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But while most of the apartment has been blessed by the magic of Angela’s personal touch, two rooms remain in limbo.
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For decades, Black Americans struggled to hail taxis in many cities.
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Take advantage of the streetcar system, rent a bike, hail a pedicab, or hop in a taxi, Uber, or Lyft.
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Many tribal members who worked for years on the recognition petition died before the 32-year process to gain — or regain — federal recognition in 2010.
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Their Dingač gained international recognition after scoring 99 out of 100 points from Wine Enthusiast.
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Industry heavyweights also saluted the executive.
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The raucous crowd buzzed, performing an anticipatory wave before Andrade saluted the judges.
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After Phil Nevin and Ron Washington also failed to hold the managerial job for more than two seasons, Minasian hired first-time manager Kurt Suzuki from his own front-office staff last fall, giving him a one-year deal with the acknowledgment that their fates were tied.
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In September 2024, the USDA quietly terminated its 30-year-old annual report on household food insecurity — effectively ending the official tracking and acknowledgment of hunger in America.
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“Praise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praise. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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