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verb

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Recent Examples of laud
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
Merus is also known for its development work in logistics and distribution: In Lebanon, Tennessee, Merus has been lauded for its energy-efficient warehouse for REI Co-op. Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025 All but one of the nine trustees voted in favor of the raise and contract extension, lauding Whitten for IU's accomplishments since her tenure began in 2021. Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for laud
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laud
Noun
  • Even more depressing is the scene at the end of President Andrews' address, when both sides of the aisle and all of the spectators rise in unanimous, unrestrained applause.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2025
  • Cameras rolled, the livestream spiked and mission control erupted in applause.
    Shekar Natarajan, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • Despite Democratic skepticism, nearly all Republicans have applauded Trump's decision to strike Iran.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2025
  • Tucker stepped out of the batter’s box to tip his helmet toward both a roaring crowd and the applauding Astros dugout.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • Allow yourself to be seen, praised, or even vulnerable.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 June 2025
  • In the days since the video was shared online, TikTok users have praised Row's husband for being so patient.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • With a growing list of accolades, Lui and Wong are leading a new wave of emotionally intelligent, human-centric design in Asia and beyond.
    Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Domestically and individually, the 31-year-old has collected every accolade — two Ballons d’Or, two FIFA The Best awards, three Champions Leagues and nine Liga F titles with Barcelona.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • When college athletes began earning money through name, image, and likeness deals on July 1, 2021, it was hailed as a groundbreaking shift in the landscape of college sports.
    Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025
  • The match on Sunday is also serving as a homecoming for Lavelle, who hails from Cincinnati.
    Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 29 June 2025
Verb
  • Deandre Ayton #2 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates a 121-119 win against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on February 03, 2025 in Portland, Oregon.
    Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
  • This experience celebrates the richness of Black culinary traditions across the African diaspora, from New Orleans to the Caribbean to the African continent, while showcasing innovators redefining food and spirits.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • There is an acceptance that, somewhat unfairly, on the pitch, Messi’s time at the Parc des Princes will be defined by the failure to lead PSG to Champions League glory.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 28 June 2025
  • Several years of renovation were needed to bring back to its former glory this 17th- and 18th-century building, which had been a maternity ward then a hospital in the second half of the 20th century.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • After a minute of pure bliss for the class, the superstar went around to each student individually and shook their hands, commending them for their efforts.
    Chris Barilla, People.com, 26 June 2025
  • Trump went on to commend most NATO members for agreeing to boost defense spending and call the summit a success for alliance unity and U.S. leadership.
    Amanda Castro Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025

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“Laud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laud. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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