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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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?
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Evan Grant,
Dallas News,
8 Apr. 2023
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
But Mendoza’s ability to put them in good spots is something president of baseball operations David Stearns has lauded.
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
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Noun
One culprit is California’s ultra-progressive state income tax that Newsom lauds.
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George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2023
To — gulp — laud Rob Manfred for bringing life back to the game?
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Evan Grant,
Dallas News,
8 Apr. 2023
Verb
Who was lauded more for their work as Germany celebrated their victory, and the certainty of qualification?
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Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
But Mendoza’s ability to put them in good spots is something president of baseball operations David Stearns has lauded.
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laud
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Gilberto Mora left the field to applause.
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Strong showing of support Atterbeary called her victory Tuesday night to roaring applause from a crowd of supporters.
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After a long line of speakers alternately applauded or slammed the McLean senior living complex’s bid to build 40 more homes, the zoning board in Simsbury continued its hearing until next month.
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Iran defying obstacles at the World Cup Iran’s Hossein Kanani applauds fans after a 0-0 draw against Belgium in Los Angeles on Sunday.
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Many supported their battle, praising them for taking the step.
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Sebastián Beccacece, the coach of La Tri, praised Ecuador fans in his pre-game news conference.
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The James Beard Awards, among the highest accolades in the American culinary industry, were announced Monday night, turning winning restaurants into must-visit destinations.
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His numerous accolades include 11 Primetime Emmys and five Directors Guild of America awards.
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The small Coefficient Bio team hailed from Genentech’s renowned drug discovery unit.
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Like Messi, Roccuzzo hails from Rosario, one of Argentina’s major port cities.
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Moroccan supporters, who had arrived in force, marching toward the stadium amid pounding drums and chants, celebrated their team’s victory and advancement.
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Best Amazon Prime Day Travel Deals Vacation season is in full swing, and Amazon is celebrating with huge Prime Day deals on all sorts of travel essentials.
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Unlike the movies, where directors get the glory, TV directors sit lower in the hierarchy, below creators, producers and actors.
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His post-match interview revealed the usual Messi, the man who continues to showcase the kind of humanity, dignity, honor and humility that defies every standard of today’s society, consumed with the search for attention and glory at any cost.
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As the search drags on, the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners on Tuesday commended police for their efforts after weeks of shooting incidents brought international attention to the city’s gun violence problem as thousands of soccer fans visit for the FIFA World Cup.
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In a news release announcing the arrest, Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter expressed condolences to the family and commended the professionalism of the responding officers.
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“Laud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laud. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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