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to proclaim the glory of
campaign literature extolling the candidate's military record
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Recent Examples of extolling
Almost every week, there are articles in the news extolling the virtues of remote work.
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Bill Holmes,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The clash between the two dynamics — one extolling beauty, the other detailing gruesome crimes — makes for an oil-vinegar mix that speaks to the tug of war women experience between using the beauty versus their brains.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
The handwritten sign on the cooler, extolling the glories of bottarga, is your first hint that Bottega Gabriele’s Italian bona fides run deep.
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Allecia Vermillion,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 May 2026
But alongside the music, the Fab Four also spawned a parallel tribute-film industry all but dedicated to extolling their cultural influence.
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Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
Even as Columbus was sailing the ocean blue, many of the world's top scientists and writers were still extolling the virtues of an ancient ranking system known as the Great Chain of Being.
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Ryan Huling,
Time,
7 May 2026
The preserved documents—often far more personal and revealing than the average newspaper obituary—speak to this era’s contributions to Ypsilanti, extolling leadership roles in local philanthropic and religious organizations.
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April White,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Apr. 2026
To that end, Duncan keeps pushing her to comply with his plan, starting with the late-night call that opens the episode with Duncan stark naked in the moonlight, extolling the therapeutic power of self-love.
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Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
Who, exactly, still wants to buy from some lady on TV rapturously extolling the virtues of a rainbow rack of sporty separates?
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Amanda Mull,
Bloomberg,
20 Apr. 2026
Bill Holmes,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The clash between the two dynamics — one extolling beauty, the other detailing gruesome crimes — makes for an oil-vinegar mix that speaks to the tug of war women experience between using the beauty versus their brains.
—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
The handwritten sign on the cooler, extolling the glories of bottarga, is your first hint that Bottega Gabriele’s Italian bona fides run deep.
—
Allecia Vermillion,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 May 2026
But alongside the music, the Fab Four also spawned a parallel tribute-film industry all but dedicated to extolling their cultural influence.
—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
Even as Columbus was sailing the ocean blue, many of the world's top scientists and writers were still extolling the virtues of an ancient ranking system known as the Great Chain of Being.
—
Ryan Huling,
Time,
7 May 2026
The preserved documents—often far more personal and revealing than the average newspaper obituary—speak to this era’s contributions to Ypsilanti, extolling leadership roles in local philanthropic and religious organizations.
—
April White,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Apr. 2026
To that end, Duncan keeps pushing her to comply with his plan, starting with the late-night call that opens the episode with Duncan stark naked in the moonlight, extolling the therapeutic power of self-love.
—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
Who, exactly, still wants to buy from some lady on TV rapturously extolling the virtues of a rainbow rack of sporty separates?
—
Amanda Mull,
Bloomberg,
20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extolling
Verb
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Longtime friends Robert De Niro and Streep shared a friendly smooch during the National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala in 2018, following the actor's speech praising the star.
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Bruckheimer kicked off the conversation by praising Cue and the Apple team.
Verb
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In a rematch of the WNBA’s first-ever game from June 21, 1997, the Sparks overcame a 17-point Liberty lead, all while celebrating the inaugural matchup — and iconic alumni — that changed women’s sports forever.
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The Prince of Wales is celebrating not only Father's Day on June 21, but also his 44th birthday.
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By visiting the Basilica and blessing the new tower, the pope follows in the footsteps of Pope Benedict XVI who in 2010 consecrated the Sagrada Familia.
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Thank you for entering this world safely for us and blessing us with the gift of being your parents.
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