1
as in applauded
to declare enthusiastic approval of
that sports car isn't all it's cracked up to be
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as in announced
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively
the movie is being cracked up as the blockbuster of the summer
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as in laughed
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
try not to crack up at your own punch lines—it's funnier if you keep a straight face
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Recent Examples of cracked up
Wondering if the talk about using eggshells in your garden is all it's cracked up to be?
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Lauren David,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
Is tofu all it's cracked up to be?
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Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
Leslie Jones once cracked up everyone at Saturday Night Live, including the top dog of the show.
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Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
One room cracked up at a vulgar joke about a woman’s behind, while another went for an outrageous and surreal midfilm montage — but each bit was made genuinely funnier by the dozens of people gasping and wheezing over it.
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Robert Rubsam,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Original castmembers Richard Kline and Priscilla Barnes also cracked up the crowd, reprising their roles as nurse Teri and lovable lech Larry.
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Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
Is tofu all it's cracked up to be?
—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
Leslie Jones once cracked up everyone at Saturday Night Live, including the top dog of the show.
—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
One room cracked up at a vulgar joke about a woman’s behind, while another went for an outrageous and surreal midfilm montage — but each bit was made genuinely funnier by the dozens of people gasping and wheezing over it.
—
Robert Rubsam,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Original castmembers Richard Kline and Priscilla Barnes also cracked up the crowd, reprising their roles as nurse Teri and lovable lech Larry.
—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cracked up
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The Federation for American Immigration Reform applauded the decision.
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After a long line of speakers alternately applauded or slammed the McLean senior living complex’s bid to build 40 more homes, the zoning board in Simsbury continued its hearing until next month.
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After Lyles announced that Harrington won the second ballot, the council voted unanimously to acclaim Harrington as the city’s next mayor.
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Pino’s supporters sighed and sniffled when the verdict was announced.
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Her family proudly captured the moment at graduation the next week, as her classmates laughed and cheered along, based on footage shared with the AJC.
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Some fans booed, but Clark laughed it off.
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The coalition of groups associated with the lawsuit praised the ruling.
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Cue also praised Apple’s studio chiefs, Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg.
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The most recent fares were advertised on the cruise’s website as starting at $1,300 per person, with some activities included while others cost extra.
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In others, the place advertised on the itinerary may be a long way from the port.
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The couple giggled between kisses and lounged on a red-and-white picnic blanket while overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
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But after the dust settled Saturday, La Habra’s senior softball players sat side-by-side on the grass, kicked off their cleats and giggled.
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The small Coefficient Bio team hailed from Genentech’s renowned drug discovery unit.
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Conservative leaders hailed the Parliament vote as a victory.
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One of those blew up on its landing attempt while another was purposefully expended to get its payload to a higher orbital insertion.
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While the boys blew up our air mattresses, the horses milled around at the edge of the river.
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“Cracked up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cracked%20up. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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