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also extoll
as in to celebrate
to proclaim the glory of
campaign literature extolling the candidate's military record
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Recent Examples of extol
Chapman, a third baseman for his entire major-league career, also extolled the virtues of playing the same spot every single day.
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Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
In an era of rumpled, ordinary-looking leading men, Hackman was extolled as the most rumpled, the most ordinary — a mid-level manager who somehow got elevated to the Oscar podium.
—Ty Burr, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
From ancient times until today, aloes have been extolled for their therapeutic value, especially as the gelatinous substance that fills their leaves is used in treating burns and other skin conditions, but it may also be eaten raw or mixed into smoothies.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 21 Feb. 2025
Surprisingly, this thoughtful approach has never extended to kratom — where high potency products are found in vape shops, convenience stores, and gas stations, most often in packaging that extolls kratom’s purported health benefits with no reference to any potential dangers.
—David Bregger, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2025
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Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
In an era of rumpled, ordinary-looking leading men, Hackman was extolled as the most rumpled, the most ordinary — a mid-level manager who somehow got elevated to the Oscar podium.
—Ty Burr, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
From ancient times until today, aloes have been extolled for their therapeutic value, especially as the gelatinous substance that fills their leaves is used in treating burns and other skin conditions, but it may also be eaten raw or mixed into smoothies.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 21 Feb. 2025
Surprisingly, this thoughtful approach has never extended to kratom — where high potency products are found in vape shops, convenience stores, and gas stations, most often in packaging that extolls kratom’s purported health benefits with no reference to any potential dangers.
—David Bregger, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2025
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And, so, a Mavericks team that finished at 39-43 and was eliminated in the play-in round, got to celebrate months after dealing Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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The red carpet collection was launched to celebrate Chopard’s 10th anniversary in Cannes, and Scheufele has come up with new inspiration each year.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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At the May 13 Village Board meeting, the first meeting since Buchanan resigned, current board members who served with Buchanan praised her.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Health advocates praised the new limits, which would require water utilities to reduce PFAS to the lowest level they can be reliably measured.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
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Wrestling fans lauded his performances in NJPW's grueling G1 Climax tournaments.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Perry lauded Armstrong, a trusted friend and former podcast co-host, for his decades of experience as an NBA player, agent and executive.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2025
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Two big footwear stocks The Wall Street Journal reports, citing people familiar, that Dick’s Sporting Goods is getting close to buying Foot Locker .—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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The civil fraud investigation is looking into the company's practices for recording diagnoses that trigger extra payments to its Medicare Advantage plans, the WSJ said, citing people familiar with the matter.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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“Extol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extol. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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