variants
also extolls
as in celebrates
to proclaim the glory of
campaign literature extolling the candidate's military record
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Recent Examples of extols
The walk is presided over by its creator, a mysterious authoritarian figure known as the Major (Mark Hamill) who extolls the sadistic contest as a boon for the spirits of the impoverished American people.
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Megan McCluskey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Megan McCluskey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extols
Verb
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The timing proved apt for a show that both celebrates and critiques the great American experiment set forth by the Founding Fathers.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Vashtie Kola celebrates the launch of Glenmorangie's Altus 25-Year-Old.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Deol praises Khan’s approach to the material.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Fortenberry is also on the board and praises Pollan’s contributions.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The company cites operational costs as the reason for the change and is notifying customers via email.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
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Reid cites New York's need for a spark on offense after the disappointing 0-6 start to the season.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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William Godwin’s novel Fleetwood (1805) also lauds a married woman as an excellent walker.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Ray lauds the magnificence of the locale, surrounded by mountainous views and rich greenery almost as beautiful as his bride.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Extols.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extols. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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