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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 -
In the many laudatory stories that have been written about her during the past few disruptive months, Wiles is often depicted as the strongest of Trump’s five White House chiefs.—
Susan B. Glasser,
New Yorker,
18 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Amenities follow suit, with complimentary beach gear and cruiser bikes, a bocce court, and heated pools and a hot tub.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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The village has offered complimentary sand and sandbags but only a dozen or so sandbags have been filled, Pierce said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Its conservative majority could throw out a requirement under the Voting Rights Act that in areas with a large minority population, mapmakers draw districts that are more favorable to the election of minority candidates.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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In a February 2025 Reuters poll, the two men reaped more favorable ratings than anyone else among the 10 wealthiest Americans.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The defeat was a significant body blow to Arsenal’s aspirations, but City’s 1-0 victory over Burnley can strangely be viewed in a positive light for them.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Harbaugh seemed tense during his Friday press conference sitting next to GM Joe Schoen as the second round of the draft rolled on compared to a much more positive Thursday interview after the first round.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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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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The applause after the final whistle on Tuesday night and the defiant chants of an appreciative Kop spoke to a gutsy performance against Paris Saint-Germain.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Not everyone is appreciative of it, however.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The high waist of these pants goes great with a ballet wrap shirt, plus, the zipper is smooth and hidden, and the wide leg is flattering and dramatic.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
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Below, your beginner guide to the most flattering Korean makeup for mature skin.—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Glamour,
22 Apr. 2026
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In the absence of the federal government incentivizing companies to make more environmentally friendly choices, state and/or local policies may also offer a way forward.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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The two coastal towns are about eight miles apart; however, Lewes’s public beach is considered more family-friendly because of its calm bay waters.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Laudative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laudative. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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