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
  • Following her comments, Matsui entered the restaurant as a group of supporters applauded her.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Among those who applauded was Anna Piaggi, the Italian fashion editor who happened to be another one of Lambert’s protégées.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of applauded
Verb
  • In the lengthy, heartfelt message, Jovovich praised Ever’s resourcefulness, strength, and perseverance.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald praised his quarterback’s toughness.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of praised
Verb
  • Sorrells congratulated Burks on her victory and said his office will work with her to ensure a smooth transition.
    — Emerson Clarridge Updated November 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Ted Leonsis, Monumental Sports & Entertainment founder, chairman and CEO, congratulated democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George on her Washington mayoral win.
    — Spencer Kimball,Garrett Downs,Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger,Justin Papp, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of congratulated
Verb
  • Pickett commended officers and first responders for their response to the shooting.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • That should be commended, but the win should also be inspiring, and something the Dolphins labor to build on.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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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