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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
There’s a wonderful chapter in which an older woman extolls a younger one to tell a painful story not with words, but with movements, so as to expel her pain without enlisting narrative’s power to summon, and thus force a re-living, of painful events.
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Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
This is the unique value of Google, according to Coletta, and the service that Google’s Peterson extolls most.
—Craig Stoltz, AFAR Media, 17 Oct. 2025
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
Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
This is the unique value of Google, according to Coletta, and the service that Google’s Peterson extolls most.
—Craig Stoltz, AFAR Media, 17 Oct. 2025
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
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No trick, a new treat is coming as a brand-new destination at AvidXchange Music Factory celebrates its grand opening on Halloween!—
AvidXchange Music Factory,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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The event, in partnership with Lifetime, celebrates the Power of Women honorees, who will each appear on the cover of the issue, as well as the accomplished women profiled in the annual Women’s Impact Report, which highlights leaders in the entertainment industry.—
William Earl,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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 26 Oct. 2025.
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