as in applause
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
an actor who in his lifetime received all the laud and honor that the theater world could bestow
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1
as in to applaud
to declare enthusiastic approval of
the critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novel
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as in to praise
to proclaim the glory of
the nation's people were expected to laud the dictator at every opportunity
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Recent Examples of laud
George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2023
To — gulp — laud Rob Manfred for bringing life back to the game?
—Evan Grant, Dallas News, 8 Apr. 2023
Adam L. Rovner, The Conversation, 31 Oct. 2025
Some lauded Coppola for his ambition and refusal to play it safe, but the praise was exceeded by criticism, with the movie being called incoherent and self-indulgent.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Noun
One culprit is California’s ultra-progressive state income tax that Newsom lauds.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2023
To — gulp — laud Rob Manfred for bringing life back to the game?
—Evan Grant, Dallas News, 8 Apr. 2023
Verb
Isaacs, in turn, lauded Shaka’s highly disciplined and militarized kingdom.
—Adam L. Rovner, The Conversation, 31 Oct. 2025
Some lauded Coppola for his ambition and refusal to play it safe, but the praise was exceeded by criticism, with the movie being called incoherent and self-indulgent.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laud
Noun
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There is polite applause as Cristian Romero cushions a ball from the sky.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The convention center erupted in applause.—
John D. Sutter,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Backstage, various superstars applauded and congratulated him on the win, including Rey Mysterio, Sheamus, and Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The analyst also applauded MP’s track record of execution in the last two years, from restarting its mine to magnet production.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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He is praised by some for policies that fueled rapid economic growth and relative political stability.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Moyes praised the reaction from supporters.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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But beyond the wins, losses and accolades, there was the man who remained in his players’ lives, through good times and tough times.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The singer delivered a pulsating rendition of the record paired with slick choreography and a crew of dancers in a warehouse for the set that marks her latest accolade, being named Global Push Artist for November.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While the booster itself was lost during the descent, the upper stage still reached orbit in the debut, prompting Blue Origin to hail the mission as a success.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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And in a 2025 pop world where global girl groups — and especially those hailing from the K-pop training system — are hot commodities, GIRLSET may have reemerged at the perfect time.—
Brooke Morrison,
Billboard,
11 Nov. 2025
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Take a gander through a museum full of vintage Christmas decor for a nostalgic look back at how the holiday was celebrated throughout the years.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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In places like Kemusuk, a village near Yogyakarta where he was born, his image is everywhere – from museum memorabilia celebrating his life to the souvenir T-shirts with his smiling face.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Poaching and human conflict had decimated the wildlife until a huge regenerative conservation project restored the animal population back to its former glory.—
Elizabeth Gordon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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But even without Swift making a return run at Grammy glory this time around, there is some instant déjà vu to be found in the top categories.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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While presenting her with the RRHOF milestone, Roan gave a speech commending Lauper’s influence and advocacy on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
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Johnson praises Senate breakaways for advancing shutdown deal House Speaker Mike Johnson on Monday commended eight senators who crossed party lines to support legislation ending the government shutdown.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Laud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laud. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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