extols

variants also extolls
present tense third-person singular of extol

Example Sentences

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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. Megan McCluskey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extols
Verb
  • 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
  • Vashtie Kola celebrates the launch of Glenmorangie's Altus 25-Year-Old.
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Deol praises Khan’s approach to the material.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Fortenberry is also on the board and praises Pollan’s contributions.
    Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The company cites operational costs as the reason for the change and is notifying customers via email.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
  • 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
  • William Godwin’s novel Fleetwood (1805) also lauds a married woman as an excellent walker.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
  • 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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