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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Thousands of people commented on Porizkova's video, praising her for her looks and confidence.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026 -
Over in the customer review section, shoppers are praising the pants’ breathability and flattering fit.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Please join us in congratulating Christine on this exciting next chapter.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
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After congratulating Swayman, the Bruins gathered at center ice and raised their sticks to salute their fans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Dano remembered the audience applauding mid-movie while seeing the film for the first time at Sundance.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Others praised troopers for stepping in to help, applauding authorities for rescuing the vulnerable cub and ensuring it was placed in proper care.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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After the hearing, Gorman’s family released a statement commending the judge for detaining Medina.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Bhattacharya has visited the Atlanta campus, sent emails commending the CDC staff and thanking them for their work, and extended telework accommodations in his first weeks on the job.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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Elton John doing a handstand on his keyboard, Roger Daltrey stroking a microphone, Ian Anderson making the flute somehow look cool — his pictures became a means of connection for fans.—
David Di Sabatino,
SPIN,
3 Apr. 2026
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At first, Hanke thought Miyabi was just stroking his ego.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
25 Mar. 2026
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The best part is that it can be used on bare or painted nails—even just massaging your cuticles and nail beds can provide results.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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Lightly massaging the area of application may further help relax muscles and stimulate circulation.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2026
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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
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The preview for The Muppet Show reveals special guest Sabrina Carpenter buttering up Miss Piggy backstage.—
Ashley Iasimone,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2019
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This organic cotton poplin skirt is crisp and lightweight, creating a flattering silhouette without weighing you down.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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The neckline is also slightly more square, which is flattering for those with larger chests like myself.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Belauding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belauding. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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