as in praising
to declare enthusiastic approval of
she has long been acclaimed by the critics for her realistic acting
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In fact, constantly praising your Gen Z employees can become impractical and downright exhausting.—
Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025 -
The museum was beloved by locals, who left online reviews praising the staff's work and their warm welcome.—
Yegor Mostovshikov,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
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While Nadella and the executive team are taking criticism from some staffers, Wall Street is applauding the company's growth and execution.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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Their powerful performances prompted a 15-minute standing ovation, and the wrestler-turned-actor was seen tearfully applauding.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Scott was recently appointed the creative director of Proenza Schouler; not a small feat, especially for a Black woman hailing from Jamaica.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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Part of the participants are from Latin American countries, particularly hailing from Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Acclaiming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclaiming. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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