BELAUDED Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

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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Not long ago, a senile American president’s plan to lead democracies in a battle with autocracies was being applauded by post-1989 Atlanticists such as Anne Applebaum and Adam Michnik.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
These efforts are to be applauded, but housing affordability issues exist throughout the United States, particularly in nonmetropolitan areas.

— Monitor Reader, Christian Science Monitor, 28 July 2026

Definition of applauded

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But others also commended her for protecting Barron, even if that means protecting him from those close to him.

— StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 21 July 2026
On Saturday, Reeve commended the team’s centers but found the guards struggling to make anything work on the defensive end.

— Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 19 July 2026

Definition of commended

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Words have been parsed over, ideas about location, production design, costume, lighting have all been carefully massaged even up to the day of photography.

— Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Deirdre massaged my limbs while the cups went to work on my perpetually achy upper back.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Definition of massaged

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Sleeves continue to dominate the trend cycle, and blouses with balloon or puffed sleeves go particularly well with granny jeans.

— René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 17 July 2026
Featuring a delicate lace trim, a V-neckline, buttons up the front, and lightly puffed sleeves, this top is beyond gorgeous.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026

Definition of puffed

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The silhouette of this design, created by Victor Edelstein—one of her favorite designers—flattered her figure thanks to the black sash that accentuated her waist and the dress’s strong shoulders.

— Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026
Burwell said he’s flattered by recent online praise from the likes of Ethel Cain, Flying Lotus and Kid Cudi for his score.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of flattered

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