LAUDATIONS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

laudations

noun

plural of laudation

as in acclaim

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Noun

The brand launched yesterday to quick acclaim, already featured on Moda Operandi and celebrated at a launch party hosted by Karen Elson with Iman in attendance.

— Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
The idea is to help showcase films that received critical acclaim, but did not secure distribution or acquisition deals.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of acclaim

Noun

People in costumes marched alongside floats with advertisements and extravagantly patriotic decorations.

— Nolan Rogalski, The Providence Journal, 5 July 2026
On Monday, June 29, multiple trucks were spotted outside the famous arena with workers loading equipment, grass and other decorations inside.

— Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of decorations

Noun

Eternal valor is on the line, along with cash prizes and a sequined belt.

— Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 2026
That’s not to mention an upcoming summer of local and national festivities that promises fireworks, parades, bands, speeches, prizes, and commemorative everything, from postage stamps and coins to musical compositions.

— Brenda Wineapple, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026

Definition of prizes

Noun

The honors included acting nods for Rhys in Lead, Kate O’Flynn and Dale Dickey in Supporting Actress, Stephen Root in Supporting Actor, and Hamish Linklater and Betty Gilpin in the Guest categories.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 July 2026
The series, which wrapped its sophomore season in April, topped the nominees with 25 honors.

— Erin Jensen, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of honors

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