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as in praised
to declare enthusiastic approval of
the museum director hailed the artist's new installation as a groundbreaking work of genius
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as in summoned
to demand or request the presence or service of
let's hail a taxi hailed the waiter for the check
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Recent Examples of hailed
She has been hailed for her deep understanding of local government and ability to reach across the aisle to implement her agenda.
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Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
She was hailed as a seminal aesthetic and technical influence by such luminaries as Andy Warhol, Quentin Tarantino and Madonna.
—Daniel Jonah Wolpert, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Many pilgrims hailed it as a sign of welcome following Pope Francis’ 12-year papacy, while critics in Catholic media blasted the move as undermining church tradition.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The ruling was hailed by Harvard as a victory for constitutional rights, while the White House condemned the decision and vowed to appeal.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 6 Sep. 2025
In a city where franchise quarterbacks become princes and Super Bowl-winning coaches are hailed forever, much of the conversation the past seven months has centered on Bo Nix and Sean Payton.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
Win Mcnamee | Getty Images When Tim Cook gifted President Donald Trump a gold and glass plaque last month, the Apple CEO was hailed by Wall Street for his job managing the iPhone-maker's relationship with the White House.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Italian director Paolo Sorrentino’s La Grazia, widely hailed as a return to form for the 2013 Oscar winner, has locked down its theatrical release date in North American cinemas.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Experts have hailed the regulation as the first-of-its-kind in Asia, positioning the city almost on par with the US Genius Act, which has since galvanized a stablecoin frenzy.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
She was hailed as a seminal aesthetic and technical influence by such luminaries as Andy Warhol, Quentin Tarantino and Madonna.
—Daniel Jonah Wolpert, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Many pilgrims hailed it as a sign of welcome following Pope Francis’ 12-year papacy, while critics in Catholic media blasted the move as undermining church tradition.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The ruling was hailed by Harvard as a victory for constitutional rights, while the White House condemned the decision and vowed to appeal.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 6 Sep. 2025
In a city where franchise quarterbacks become princes and Super Bowl-winning coaches are hailed forever, much of the conversation the past seven months has centered on Bo Nix and Sean Payton.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
Win Mcnamee | Getty Images When Tim Cook gifted President Donald Trump a gold and glass plaque last month, the Apple CEO was hailed by Wall Street for his job managing the iPhone-maker's relationship with the White House.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Italian director Paolo Sorrentino’s La Grazia, widely hailed as a return to form for the 2013 Oscar winner, has locked down its theatrical release date in North American cinemas.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Experts have hailed the regulation as the first-of-its-kind in Asia, positioning the city almost on par with the US Genius Act, which has since galvanized a stablecoin frenzy.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hailed
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Nadler, the long-serving congressman, praised his former aide and state assemblyman Micah Lasher but stopped short of supporting him.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Many internet users have praised Morrison and her team for saving Maple's life and those of her puppies too.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Naturally, the orphans start being tormented by a demon, who was summoned after the girl’s parents prayed to whatever entity would bring their daughter back.—
Emily Palmer Heller,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Louie is summoned to the apartment of Joe Black, a higher-up gangster played by John Malkovich with a manner so quizzical yet threatening that his voice just about quivers with unexpressed rage.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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Reactions From Local Lawmakers While some lawmakers applauded the change, there were still criticisms.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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On Chinese social media, users applauded the impressive hardware and discipline of the PLA – and drew comparisons to Trump’s military parade held in Washington in June.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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For the high-energy number, which at times resembled a block party and at other times a protest, Carpenter called on a number of drag stars.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
8 Sep. 2025
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Turkey’s best men’s marathoner in Rio was born in Kenya — once named Mike Kipruto Kigen, and now called Kaan Kigen Ozbilen — and two of their three athletes in the women’s marathon originated from Ethiopia.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Season 1 of The Studio was critically acclaimed and nabbed 23 nominations at the 77th Emmy Awards.—
Katherine Schaffstall,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
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Italian actress Sabrina Impacciatore broke out in the states for her role as hotel manager Valentina in season 2 of HBO’s acclaimed The White Lotus.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Hailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hailed. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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