BELAUDING Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

belauding

verb

present participle of belaud

as in praising

to praise too much critically belauded in his heyday, that early 20th-century novelist is now largely forgotten

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Jovovich wrapped up the sweet caption by praising her daughter’s strength, loyalty, and perseverance.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026
The two appear to have a good relationship following their divorce, especially since the Good Will Hunting star has been praising his ex in several interviews as of late.

— Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of praising

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The Republican National Committee joined Golden in congratulating LePage on the election results.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026
In the meantime, please join me in congratulating this new leadership team…I’m incredibly excited to get going.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of congratulating

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Everyone in the audience was laughing and applauding, thinking Molière’s intense coughing fit was comedic gold, until their laughter turned to horror.

— Gates McFadden, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
Those of us who stayed until the end leapt to our feet, applauding and cheering for the actors, call after call.

— Keith McDermott, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of applauding

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San Jose Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky, after losing to the Senators on Saturday, called them the best team his team has faced all season, commending them for being fast, competitive and connected.

— Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Two Democratic political organizations are running adverts on the House’s bill to ban congressional stock trading, criticizing a Republican over the vote while commending a Democrat running in a different district for supporting the bill.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of commending

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Guests have reported footsteps in the attic, the feeling of someone stroking their face, a shower rode repeatedly flying off the wall and loud noises from outside the front door when no one is there.

— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
There was only one other visitor, another mother stroking another small head.

— Fran Moreland Johns, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026

Definition of stroking

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The brand recommends using it morning and night by massaging it in upward strokes over the face and neck to maximize the benefits.

— Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2026
Luzon layered her signature 24-karat gold mask over a professional-use DNA mask, massaging the treatment to enhance absorption.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of massaging

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Yet, this will take a great deal of finesse, including pushing through a bill in parliament by buttering up Lord Hawthorne (Hugh Bonneville), who is willing to trade his vote for a night out with Susie’s brother, Jack (Harry Goodwins).

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
Ben spends the afternoon buttering up Ellie and praising her cake-icing skills, and even gives her the task of decorating the wedding cake.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026

Definition of buttering up

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Flare Jeans Flare jeans are especially flattering on petite frames, creating the illusion of longer legs while leaving plenty of room for fall footwear like combat boots and ankle booties.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
The fabric is super soft, while still flattering your figure.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of flattering

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