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
Alex Crippen, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
The executive praised Markle as influential in the commerce space.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Wayne Parker, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026
Kidd dishes on Shammgod Speaking pre-game Thursday night about former Mavericks assistant coach God Shammgod, who Mosley brought to Orlando over the summer, Dallas coach Jason Kidd had high praise for the Magic assistant.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
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Verb
No 'immediate action' on selling Kraft Heinz shares Abel praised the decision last month by Kraft Heinz's new CEO Steve Cahillane to pause plans for split the company in two, a division that would have essentially reversed the merger Warren Buffett helped orchestrate in 2015.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
The executive praised Markle as influential in the commerce space.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
Some are more important than others, and therefore more deserving of praise.
—Wayne Parker, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026
Kidd dishes on Shammgod Speaking pre-game Thursday night about former Mavericks assistant coach God Shammgod, who Mosley brought to Orlando over the summer, Dallas coach Jason Kidd had high praise for the Magic assistant.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for praise
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Restaurateur Roni Mazumdar and chef/partner Chintan Pandya have taken the city’s dining scene by storm with an array of restaurants that celebrate India’s diverse cuisines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Beyond creating individual landmarks, Gehry is celebrated for pioneering the use of advanced digital modeling software in architecture, allowing his studio to realize complex geometries that once seemed impossible to build.—
David Sokol,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2026
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Marshall applauded the strong demand trends currently boosting the cybersecurity industry.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Brian Nichols, former assistant secretary of state for Western Hemisphere in the Biden administration, applauded the appointment.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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But The Pitt is also a ratings juggernaut, occupying the rare slice of the Venn diagram where critical acclaim, audience acclaim, and real popularity all intersect.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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Welcome to Wrexham premiered on American television channel FX in August 2022, putting the club on a path to international acclaim.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Sweet Venus begins blessing your foundation zone today, reminding you of all the thoughtful tweaks that could make your space feel calmer and more welcoming.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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May God bless all our broken hearts.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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The spending plan had been hailed as a turning point to public finances, thanks to tighter spending and a clearer path to debt stabilization, but the onslaught on Iran pushed oil prices and shipping-risk premiums higher.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles International Airport could soon double the fees customers pay when getting picked up or dropped off by ride-hailing services, taxis and limousines.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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In addition to receiving this year's recognition, Davis has been selected to serve as a STRIVE mentor for the 2026 team, guiding a cohort of teachers chosen for the program this year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Longhorns printed their names on the scoreboard at Royal-Memorial Stadium in 2024 in recognition of their contributions.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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The team hasn’t clarified, but the players sang the anthem and saluted during the anthem ahead of their 4-0 loss to Australia last Thursday and a 2-0 loss to the Philippines yesterday.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
9 Mar. 2026
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But the players sang the anthem and saluted before their losses to Australia and the Philippines.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 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 11 Mar. 2026.
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