extolled

Definition of extollednext
past tense of extol

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of extolled Diderot’s work was admired by another critic, Charles Baudelaire (1821–1867) whose writing extolled the work of Eugene Delacroix and Edouard Manet. Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026 In her writings and website biographies, Morganroth extolled the virtues of freedom of speech, of seeking the truth no matter the roadblocks and of adhering to strong ethical values. Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026 Lester Beall’s designs for the Rural Electrification Administration extolled the benefits of public power. John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026 Among them was a young white man in a suit who held up an Indian flag, imitated an Indian accent and extolled the virtues of public defecation. Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026 Johnson also extolled Reeb at the beginning of his joint address to Congress calling for robust voting rights legislation, four days after Reeb’s death. Aniko Bodroghkozy, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2026 Revisiting the wisdom of Milton Friedman In podcasts available on YouTube, the legendary economist Milton Friedman extolled the benefits of immigration as wonderful for the future of those who sought a better life in America, and a primary force in driving the American growth machine. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026 In his speech, Ohanian, who is Armenian, extolled the virtues of allyship across cultures. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026 At least 600 people were subsequently fired from their jobs for social-media posts and public statements, some of which extolled the murder and some of which just quoted the victim’s own words. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extolled
Verb
  • Wintour then praised her co-chair Lauren Sánchez Bezos, citing her energy and positive attitude.
    Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
  • Last year, she was praised for her take on Site Santa Fe.
    Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • That show, the 2022 Berlin Biennale, was celebrated in some corners for its emphasis on artists of the Global South.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
  • London celebrated David Attenborough’s centenary on Friday, with the highlight being a special BBC broadcast evening event at the Royal Albert Hall in the British capital dedicated to the work of the legendary English broadcaster, natural historian and conservationist.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • O’Keefe-Dunne also was blessed with a lovely singing voice, her sister said, and her uncle had wanted to send her to a vocal coach — the same vocal coach used by singer Johnny Mathis, who then had not yet achieved worldwide stardom.
    Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
  • And even if you are somehow blessed enough to be able to give a multi-million-dollar donation to a cultural institution…well, the guest list is already full of those whose checks have already been cashed.
    Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 2 May 2026

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“Extolled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extolled. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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