as in praising
to proclaim the glory of
campaign literature extolling the candidate's military record
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Recent Examples of extolling
During the trip, Zahn kept calling Gomez extolling the costumes and the wacky splendor of the whole event.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
The Illinois Office of Tourism released a video message from Governor JB Pritzker extolling the deep ties between Illinois and Canada.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Videos extolling conservative girl makeup are primarily being posted by young women who, from their social media profiles, appear to lean more liberal than conservative.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
At Burke’s sentencing, his lawyer went through piles of letters extolling the alderman’s generosity and willingness to perform services without seeking credit or asking anything in return.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
Biden and others took turns praising Carter’s record — which many historians have appraised more favorably since losing his bid for a second term in 1980 — and extolling his character.
—Bill Barrow and Chris Megerian, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
About a year ago, the museum’s quarterly publication ran a piece extolling the unheralded virtues of Montgomery, written by Chuck Smith, a local history keeper.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
Flav spends the next five minutes extolling his favorite Criss Angel magic tricks in incredible detail.
—Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
Prepare for whiplash after four years of President Biden extolling alliances and institutions.
—Dave Lawler, Axios, 24 Dec. 2024
Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
The Illinois Office of Tourism released a video message from Governor JB Pritzker extolling the deep ties between Illinois and Canada.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Videos extolling conservative girl makeup are primarily being posted by young women who, from their social media profiles, appear to lean more liberal than conservative.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
At Burke’s sentencing, his lawyer went through piles of letters extolling the alderman’s generosity and willingness to perform services without seeking credit or asking anything in return.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
Biden and others took turns praising Carter’s record — which many historians have appraised more favorably since losing his bid for a second term in 1980 — and extolling his character.
—Bill Barrow and Chris Megerian, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
About a year ago, the museum’s quarterly publication ran a piece extolling the unheralded virtues of Montgomery, written by Chuck Smith, a local history keeper.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
Flav spends the next five minutes extolling his favorite Criss Angel magic tricks in incredible detail.
—Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
Prepare for whiplash after four years of President Biden extolling alliances and institutions.
—Dave Lawler, Axios, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extolling
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While praising Keaton as a performer, Meyers, who wrote Baby Boom and the Father of the Bride films and wrote and directed Something’s Gotta Give, looked back on their close working relationship.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Republican president also used the opportunity to settle political scores and thank his supporters, criticizing Democratic predecessors and praising a top donor, Miriam Adelson, in the audience.—
Darlene Superville,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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The picture-perfect couple were celebrating Halle’s 59th birthday in Bora Bora.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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Many of the people were students celebrating the passing of an exam, Enquirer media partner Fox19 reported.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Steven, in addition to giving us Ashur, the gods will be blessing us with the return of Lucy Lawless as Lucretia.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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The star is blessing Swifties with a movie to accompany her new album.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Extolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extolling. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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