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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
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.
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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
Consumed since antiquity—notably by Hippocrates, who extolled its therapeutic virtues—elderberries are mainly cultivated for the production of juices, syrups, and natural remedies.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
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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
Consumed since antiquity—notably by Hippocrates, who extolled its therapeutic virtues—elderberries are mainly cultivated for the production of juices, syrups, and natural remedies.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extol
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Cinco de Mayo is on May 5, and Chipotle is celebrating with a new gaming experience that can score fans some free food.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Harry Maguire scoring the winner v Lyon Maguire celebrates his winning goal in an extraordinary tie with Lyon (Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images) Maguire, one of the captains of Manchester United.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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During his papacy, he was both praised and criticized for commenting on political issues, from immigration to LGBTQ issues.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Trump praised the pope at the start of Francis's papacy, in 2013, several years before Trump reached the White House.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
21 Apr. 2025
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Kirk’s ability to compartmentalize is the trait most lauded by Schneider.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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After Friday’s ruling, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams lauded Rosado.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2025
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For example, Lee cites a client who put butterfly wallpaper in the entryway closet where her kids store their coats and shoes.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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At the time, Thompson cited her mental health as one of the factors that contributed to her decision.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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“Extol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extol. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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