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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The fifth-round pick of the 2024 draft — applauded for his versatility this offseason and who made several plays in the preseason, including an interception — played exactly one defensive snap against the Bucs.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026
Caruso applauded Bass’ support for McDonnell at Tuesday’s event.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of applauded

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View this post on Instagram Stewart was also a supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and praised activists like McKellen, who is gay.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2026
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert praised the sellout crowds at State Farm Arena for Games 3 and 4 and emphasized the opportunity to accommodate thousands more fans.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of praised

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Leaders from across Latin America largely congratulated Lula's historic win.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
The president of the Senate, Davi Alcolumbre, and the the president of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta—both from center-right parties—congratulated Lula and declared the election valid.

— Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of congratulated

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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

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Bake pie until edges of filling are set and slightly puffed but center still wobbles a little when gently shaken, 40–50 minutes (filling will continue to set after baking).

— Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the borders are puffed and deeply golden and the pastry is browned underneath.

— Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of puffed

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The numbers were flattered by roughly $20 million in sales attributed to earlier-than-expected wholesale shipments, including $15 million of Michael Kors sales and $5 million of Jimmy Choo’s take.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 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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