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Adjective
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Before the film ends with onscreen graphics listing Melania’s achievements as first lady in such laudatory fashion that North Korea would blush, she’s shown posing for her official portrait.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026 -
As several polls and surveys of consumer confidence reveal, the public’s view of contemporary economic conditions contrasts sharply with Trump’s laudatory assessment, and some believe his strategy of denying affordability concerns could hurt the GOP's chances in next year’s elections.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The lobby also doubles as a café (where guests enjoy complimentary coffee and tea all day long), so you'll be welcomed by the smell of roasting beans.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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John’s backwards baseball cap is so lesbian (complimentary).—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Under this view, multimillionaires and billionaires could easily afford to relocate to more favorable tax jurisdictions, depriving governments of revenue.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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If winds increase in the afternoon, conditions could approach Red Flag criteria, meaning weather conditions are favorable for fires to start easily and spread fast.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Heat starting unit’s only positive minutes on Friday came to begin the third quarter when the Cavaliers were already ahead by more than 30 points.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Coleman ran track, played basketball and football, and was known for his humor and positive outlook.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But all the myth and sorrow around the dynasty mean many takes tilt hagiographic.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Gracious Visionary is a rather hagiographic film title for one’s life and work.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Lately, though, some of the brand’s content has found an appreciative audience among people who believe the United States would be better off without immigrants and people of color.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
23 Mar. 2026
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The co-directors and producer Sarah Strunin spoke to an appreciative Copenhagen audience after a screening early this week.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Many of the people responsible for making Hollywood look like Hollywood were gathered in one dark, flattering room on a Wednesday night in March, just days before the Oscars.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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In particular, her expert ability to cut a trouser or blazer in the most flattering and forward-thinking way.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Moon squares Jupiter, pitting your ambitious 10th house against your friendly 7th house.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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But the financial institutions have begun to crowd out the city’s signature and historically local retail and restaurant-friendly Miracle Mile strip.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Laudative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laudative. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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