LAUDATIONS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

laudations

noun

plural of laudation

as in acclaim

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Noun

Christopher Nolan's *The Odyssey* has premiered to widespread acclaim, solidifying his unique standing in the film industry.

— Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
The Automated Ball-Strike system debuted this season to widespread acclaim.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of acclaim

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Spiders and spiderwebs may inspire countless spooky Halloween decorations, but real ones are alive and active long before pumpkin-carving season.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
For several hours, everything looked great, especially the outdoor decorations.

— Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of decorations

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Between the new awards structure, the live broadcast plans, and a Disability Advisory Committee with authority over how the event takes shape.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Viewers who tune in to watch the Primetime Emmy Awards in September on NBC will see significantly fewer awards handed out.

— Peter White, Deadline, 17 July 2026

Definition of awards

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Two lucky winners recently took home massive prizes, according to the CT Lottery.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Rainbow Cone, a legendary five-layer ice cream cone from Chicago, is celebrating its 100th anniversary with free treats, prizes, and fun collabs.

— Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 17 July 2026

Definition of prizes

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Winner of a Guggenheim Fellowship for Poetry (2022) among other honors, McSweeney is also co-founder and co-editor of Action Books.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
Back in February, the guild bestowed its top film honors on Frankenstein — which went on to win Best Makeup & Hairstyling at the Academy Awards — Sinners and One Battle After Another.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 14 July 2026

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