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
John Kell, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
But even that rule change, which was lauded just about everywhere in hockey except the CHL, didn’t register with Smith, who was born and raised in Calgary and elevated his play dramatically in 2024-25, his second season in the WHL.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 11 July 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
The pair are partnering to laud the combination of the Mexican spirit with peach, the fruit that Williams and her costars hold during the opening credits of her Real Housewives show.
—John Kell, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
But even that rule change, which was lauded just about everywhere in hockey except the CHL, didn’t register with Smith, who was born and raised in Calgary and elevated his play dramatically in 2024-25, his second season in the WHL.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laud
Noun
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This drew several laughs and applause from the rest of the cast and crew.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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But awards never meant as much to him as applause from an audience.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
Verb
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State leaders applauding efforts to kill the Gotion project is another sign of change in a Michigan Republican Party that in years past typically supported large automotive and economic development projects.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Michael Marsh, president and CEO of the National Council of Agricultural Employers, applauded the deregulation efforts, saying farmers were hit with thousands of pages of regulations pertaining to migrant farmworkers in recent years.—
Cathy Bussewitz,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Wiegman generally hates talking about individual players, but goes out of her way to praise Bronze’s competitive spirit.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Joel’s political statement was praised by his ex-wife, model Christie Brinkley, in an Instagram post at the time.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Oval Beach often receives accolades as one of the best beaches in Michigan.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
13 July 2025
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Mayer previously ran the Mentors at Cordova High program and was awarded the 2012 Rancho Cordovan of the Year accolade.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Also headlining is Mei Lin, who hails from Dearborn.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Her husband is Privateer Rum CEO Andrew Cabot, who hails from one of Boston’s oldest and most prominent families.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Bridgestone Retail Operations donated the van and $100,000 to celebrate Bridgestone's 10-year anniversary with Boys & Girls Clubs.—
The Tennessean,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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Traverse City Food & Wine, which will celebrate the region's 50-plus wineries and the peak of Michigan's agriculture season, will take place Aug. 20-24 with a farm-to-table theme.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Both films fell far short in their bids for box office glory, with Captain America: Brave New World earning $413.6 million against a $180 million production budget before P&A.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Ah, the glory days of corporate fashion, remember them?—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
23 July 2025
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Scott commended the efforts of bystanders, many of whom stepped in to help injured strangers.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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In commending the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God, the Holy Father prays for the consolation of those who grieve and for the recovery of the injured.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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“Laud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laud. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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