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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Longtime friends Robert De Niro and Streep shared a friendly smooch during the National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala in 2018, following the actor's speech praising the star.
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Bruckheimer kicked off the conversation by praising Cue and the Apple team.
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Before executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham could end his draft-night phone call congratulating Swain, the rookie couldn’t keep himself from taking a dig at his new boss’s alma mater.
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Seated next to Harvey, Laila Edwards grew emotional while congratulating her longtime friend and teammate upon being selected.
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The Ross Township Police Department shared the video on Facebook on Monday, applauding Sergeant Chuberko and Officer Roy for rescuing the deer.
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The bottom line is that none of this is worth applauding.
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Western, for his part, had by this time recovered something of his usual bluster, and began again upon the subject of Blifil, commending his estate and his family with great earnestness, as though these considerations alone ought to have settled the matter long since.
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Kennedy then mentioned her daughter and became emotional while commending her work.
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There was only one other visitor, another mother stroking another small head.
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Alongside Cruise feeding and stroking his dying cat while walking around his mansion with his gut hanging out, there are shots of planes readying for battle and collapsing polar ice caps.
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For a spa-like retreat, consider a home sauna or a massaging showerhead.
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What makes lemon peels so beneficial is their acidic oils; agitate the peels by rolling, chopping, and massaging them before adding to your soil to extract as many benefits as possible.
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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.
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The preview for The Muppet Show reveals special guest Sabrina Carpenter buttering up Miss Piggy backstage.
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“Belauding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belauding. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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