LAUD Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of laud

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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verb

ˈlȯd

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

Noun

Teammates like Herro and team captain Bam Adebayo laud Wiggins’ two-way versatility. — James Jackson, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025 One culprit is California’s ultra-progressive state income tax that Newsom lauds. — George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2023

Verb

Some laud him as a new Magellan; the eccentric billionaire set on colonizing Mars. — Joe Rae, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026 The defending world champions were quick to jump on their white horse and laud the singer in the wake of their players stirring up some bad blood with blue-and-orange Swifties. — David K. Li, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for laud

Recent Examples of Synonyms for laud

Noun

Five veterans — four Black men and one Black woman — stood up to applause from the audience.

— Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Since taking office, Newsom has appeared at several annual Climate Week events in New York and used his speaking opportunities to blast Trump in traditionally apolitical forums, often garnering international applause.

— Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of applause

Verb

Everyone in the audience was laughing and applauding, thinking Molière’s intense coughing fit was comedic gold, until their laughter turned to horror.

— Gates McFadden, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
Fans applauded while a tribute video that the Pelicans produced for McCollum played on the videoboards above the court.

— Brett Martel, AJC.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of applaud

Verb

And several places in the state’s mountains were praised for their fall foliage, CharlotteFive previously reported.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2026
Jim praised the company's efforts to keep prices down for consumers battling the elevated costs of everyday items from groceries to gasoline.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of praise

Noun

Cefalu said the Udells are not only hands-on on the flagship’s retail floor, but continue to show up for and embrace employees throughout their highs and lows, for instance, giving accolades to a late colleague after his passing.

— Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026
Sophie Okonedo is hugely deserving of best supporting actress accolades, but the film needs critics to continue advocating for it.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of accolade

Verb

The lawsuit is the latest from the federal government that targets ride-hailing companies for treatment of would-be riders with disabilities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
Waymo operates commercially in 15 US cities, but has faced opposition from labor unions, ride-hailing giants such as Uber and Lyft, and various AI-skeptical groups and pedestrian safety advocates.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of hail

Verb

At a free, all-day festival in Newark, hundreds gathered to celebrate Indian culture, with live music, traditional clothing and food creating a sense of connection to home.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
More than one billion people across faiths celebrate it in the world's most populous nation and its diaspora.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of celebrate

Noun

She’s invited to reprise her most famous role — not in a revival of the show, but in the real world, where a reclusive tech billionaire (The Holdovers star Dominic Sessa) has meticulously restored an English country estate to its former glory.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2026
For the most part, however, Nazi strutting belongs to the glory days of white rock and roll, alongside the decorative use of the Confederate flag and other gestures of reactionary rebellion.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of glory

Verb

These women, now widely commended for their bravery, were indirectly found through the tireless work of investigative reporters at Channel 4 and The Sunday Times.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2026
Alexis and Nic Peart diverted their dog walk to listen to speeches commending the commode that will now sit across the street from their home.

— Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

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