extolled

Definition of extollednext
past tense of extol

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of extolled 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 On Saturday at the team’s Fenway Fest fan event, CEO Sam Kennedy extolled Boston’s efforts in adding payroll through trades and extensions when asked about the team’s lack of free-agency spending. Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026 Kennedy has previously criticized seed oils and extolled tallow, at odds with long-standing recommendations. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extolled
Verb
  • For White Ribbon Day in 2024, Bournemouth were praised for their video campaign, which showed the journeys of a man and a woman home from the Vitality Stadium after dark.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Hall praised the department’s efforts this year under the leadership of Wayne Jones, who became the city’s first Black police chief in 2023.
    Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • As the Texas Rangers celebrated Opening Day, another issue drew attention off the field, causing backlash for the organization.
    Marissa Armas, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Easter is typically celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon, on or after the vernal, according to previous USA TODAY reporting, which can fall anywhere from March 22 to April 25.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Because this energy is centered in Scorpio and Cancer, we’re blessed with the depth of soul needed to accept the true needs of others and ourselves.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Romance and social outings are blessed.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026

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“Extolled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extolled. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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