HYMNED Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

hymned

verb

past tense of hymn

as in praised

to proclaim the glory of during the honeymoon following the inauguration, newspaper articles seemed to hymn the president's every move

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Recent Examples of hymned Happiness, as hymned in these renditions, would never be won easily. — Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025

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Wells is routinely praised by coaches and hurlers for his handling of the pitching staff and preparation.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
The guide praised Stubborn Seed’s commitment to sustainability.

— Connie Ogle July 25, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

Definition of praised

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As Mason celebrated his game-winning hoop by racing all the way to the opposite end of the court, Traylor, who also ran downcourt with Zeke Mayo, Andrew Orr and Jacob Hanna, appeared to have words with a WSU assistant coach.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
The project will have its world premiere in September at the 2026 Venice International Film Festival, the same year the icon would have celebrated her 100th birthday.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026

Definition of celebrated

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But her jump shot, which has been blessed by the NBA 3-point king Stephen Curry himself, is what captured the national imagination.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 26 July 2026
The deal was blessed by the Justice Department in June (reportedly over the objections of staffers who were reviewing it).

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 23 July 2026

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