belauded

verb

past tense of belaud
as in applauded
to praise too much critically belauded in his heyday, that early 20th-century novelist is now largely forgotten

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belauded
  1. applauded
  2. praised
  3. congratulated
  4. commended
  5. massaged
  6. stroked
  7. puffed
  8. flattered
Verb
  • Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly, however, applauded the state's highest court.
    — Ashley Paul, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Brooks not only did it in the middle of his set, but even gave everyone time to get applauded by the crowd.
    — Rashad Alexander November 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of applauded
Verb
  • Members praised Robinson’s work but also peppered him with questions, from how the plan’s progress will be measured to specifics on how it will be implemented in classrooms.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Arnaud Champenois, Belmond’s senior vice president, brand marketing and communications and a jury member, praised Caplain’s use of a medium-format camera, which demands a slower, more intentional approach.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of praised
Verb
  • While most comments congratulated the couple, some couldn't help but chime in from a football perspective.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Instead, the union congratulated the mayor-elect and said its president, Ricky Mendoza, had reached out to establish a dialogue with her.
    — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of congratulated
Verb
  • Dana Kamilar, Florida regional director of outreach for StandWithUs, commended the Miami community for its steadfast support of Israel and the Jewish people.
    — Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026
  • As a presenter, Chicago actress LisaRaye McCoy commended Louis for bringing the iconic awards show back to Chicago.
    — Mark P. Braboy, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of commended
Verb
  • The consistency is a thick blue gel that disappears into skin once massaged in.
    — Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The 2027 Silverado gets a broader, more muscular face, a new grille and redesigned LED lighting, while the bodywork has been massaged to make the truck look even more substantial.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of massaged
Verb
  • White stroked a 3-pointer and waved his arms over his head to the crowd.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Charli even stroked the bathroom hand dryer — a clever reference to everybody’s favorite scene in Desperately Seeking Susan.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of stroked
Verb
  • Starting some two years ago, high-energy particles from heavier-than-usual solar activity puffed up this part of Earth’s atmosphere, hastening Swift’s demise.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Bake the focaccia until golden brown on top and puffed, 22 to 28 minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of puffed
Verb
  • These gowns were crafted of a liquid-like silk that caught the camera’s flash with dramatic flares that flattered the form.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Making casual clothes look luxurious was hardly new, but Cucinelli did it in a way that flattered changing body shapes while establishing an instantly recognizable aesthetic.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of flattered
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“Belauded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belauded. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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