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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
In auditoriums and convention centers, businesspeople, educators, salespeople, and homemakers gathered to hear speakers such as Norman Vincent Peale, Zig Ziglar, and Art Linkletter, among others, extol the virtues of positive thinking, unbridled optimism, and hard work.
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Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
His boss and childhood friend, Bill (Corey Hawkins), extols the virtues of Kendall’s latest script, One Last Job, which has shades of Heat, Inside Job, and Ocean’s 11.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 June 2025
It’s taken decades, but Pruitt, an Emmy-winning filmmaker and the director of America’s Black Holocaust Museum in Milwaukee’s Bronzeville neighborhood, extols the renewal.
—Elaine Glusac, AFAR Media, 21 May 2025
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine had recently deemed egg freezing no longer experimental, leading a range of news outlets to extol its virtues and some companies to cover the costs.
—Amanda Sloat, Time, 14 May 2025
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Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
His boss and childhood friend, Bill (Corey Hawkins), extols the virtues of Kendall’s latest script, One Last Job, which has shades of Heat, Inside Job, and Ocean’s 11.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 June 2025
It’s taken decades, but Pruitt, an Emmy-winning filmmaker and the director of America’s Black Holocaust Museum in Milwaukee’s Bronzeville neighborhood, extols the renewal.
—Elaine Glusac, AFAR Media, 21 May 2025
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine had recently deemed egg freezing no longer experimental, leading a range of news outlets to extol its virtues and some companies to cover the costs.
—Amanda Sloat, Time, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extol
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For this month’s 20th anniversary of Dog Day, suggestions on how to celebrate including taking your dog for a walk, adopting a dog or donating blankets, food or funds to a local rescue center.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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But just a couple of decades ago, wine (especially red wine) was praised for its positive health benefits, even on 60-Minutes, with their famous ‘French Paradox’ show.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Another was praised for being someone who supervisors trusted.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Aug. 2025
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Manager Kevin Cash lauded what Pepiot, coming off a strong outing against the Angels, did in the first six innings.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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Internet users have lauded her underwhelmed reaction, leading to more than 441,700 views and over 17,100 likes on TikTok at the time of writing.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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Their reasons are practical and emotional: 76% cited concern for LGBTQ rights in general, while 71% cited hostile social and political environments.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Citadel leader Ken Griffin cited rising crime in the city as the primary reason for the company’s departure.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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