as in praised
to proclaim the glory of
campaign literature extolling the candidate's military record
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Recent Examples of extolled
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.
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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
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, who extolled the power of the presidency, died Monday at the age of 84, his family said in a statement.
—Don Gonyea, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
Certain ideas get passed around duck camps, shared on duck hunting forums, and finally extolled on hunting social media.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
Newspaper critics from across the United States generally extolled the adaptation.
—Marlene L. Daut
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, prediction markets represent paradise for free market purists who have long extolled the merits of light-touch management of the global economy.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Though Fiddelke, 49, extolled the value of knowing Target deeply, shares fell 10% in morning trading on the news of his appointment.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
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
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, who extolled the power of the presidency, died Monday at the age of 84, his family said in a statement.
—Don Gonyea, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
Certain ideas get passed around duck camps, shared on duck hunting forums, and finally extolled on hunting social media.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
Newspaper critics from across the United States generally extolled the adaptation.
—Marlene L. Daut
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, prediction markets represent paradise for free market purists who have long extolled the merits of light-touch management of the global economy.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Though Fiddelke, 49, extolled the value of knowing Target deeply, shares fell 10% in morning trading on the news of his appointment.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extolled
Verb
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And in a return of goodwill, Gun Owners of America praised him for withholding judgment on the facts of the case.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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Aliso Niguel coach Keith Barnett praised the effort of his freshman point guard, Iribarne.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Among the celebrities who loved the post were award-winning singers Yolanda Adams and Melba Moore, actress Sharon Lawrence, celebrated dance choreographer Jamal Callender, and Access Hollywood co-host Scott Evans.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Vonn celebrated with Team USA teammate Breezy Johnson after Friday’s training run but declined interviews.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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My parents never failed to regard themselves as blessed, especially in the darkest of times.—
John E. Green,
Time,
1 Feb. 2026
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Canlemas Day began as a Catholic tradition in which people took their candles to church to be blessed and used through the rest of the year, according to The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Extolled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extolled. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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