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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
Kennedy has touted the benefits of bone broth on social media and podcaster Joe Rogan, who has extolled the benefits of the carnivore diet for years, is also a big fan of bone broth.
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Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Chapman, a third baseman for his entire major-league career, also extolled the virtues of playing the same spot every single day.
—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
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Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Chapman, a third baseman for his entire major-league career, also extolled the virtues of playing the same spot every single day.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extol
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Her breakthrough third album Control, which recently celebrated its 39th anniversary, was the first by a woman to yield five top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and follow-up Rhythm Nation 1814 is to date the only album to spawn seven top-five charting songs on the Billboard Hot 100.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2025
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To celebrate the company’s 20-year anniversary, founder Trish Share developed a cross-country mountain biking trip called the Costa Rica Cycle Challenge.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside Online,
13 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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Fawn Rose then praised the commissioner for his discussions about her father when the family met with Manfred shortly after Pete Rose died.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2025
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Theme park fans have lauded other rides, too, including the Stardust Racers rollercoaster, Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment and Donkey Kong Mine-Cart Madness.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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In a recent column for The Boston Globe, Dan Shaughnessy lauded that decision by Henry, but also noted that it might have been motivated by some fear of litigation.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 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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Organizers cited fundraising shortfalls as the cause for cancellation.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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“Extol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extol. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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