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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Hudson has heard from studio heads, producers and other past collaborators praising her work.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026 -
In a post on X, Huberman shared the White House’s graphic of the new pyramid, praising the decisions that were made.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Daniel Girdler got plenty of text messages this week congratulating him on his recent engagement.—
Jason Armesto,
AJC.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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In a video from a tournament last month posted to Hudl, Downes can be seen congratulating a member of the team by briefly tapping her backside after a match.—
Shelley Bortz,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Her fellow nominees — Amy Madigan, Ariana Grande, Emily Blunt, Elle Fanning, and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas — could all be seen applauding for her along the way.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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As clips and screenshots circulated online, fans couldn’t resist chiming in — some applauding the glam game-day outfit, others offering hot takes and pop-culture comparisons of their own.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Georgia House Republicans withdraw resolution commending DOGE.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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While presenting her with the RRHOF milestone, Roan gave a speech commending Lauper’s influence and advocacy on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
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In the black-and-white video, MGK could be seen holding his baby daughter's hand, stroking her fingers.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
25 Nov. 2025
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At one point Eliot entered the TV room and found Abby with her head on Claire’s lap, Claire stroking her hair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Nov. 2025
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But a talent for massaging egos is the most desirable strength.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Just be sure to dilute it with a carrier oil like coconut or almond oil before massaging it into sore spots.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 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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That was the less-than-flattering term for the Democrats who brazenly flexed their muscle in the early 1990s.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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Spanx’s pants are an underrated standout in a sea of seemingly infinite options, specifically, the brand’s famously flattering (and once Oprah favored) PerfectFit options that blow all other ponte pants out of the water.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Belauding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belauding. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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