laudative

Definition of laudativenext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for laudative
Adjective
  • But as the home’s superstructure emerged, so have neighbors’ opinions — both laudatory and critical.
    Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
  • Unfortunately, the ongoing and laudatory efforts of technology companies to improve the customer experience has caught the attention of government officials eager to use what’s good in dangerous fashion.
    John Tamny, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Adjective
  • Potapova, who was complimentary of Gauff, also credited herself for the fight to win the match.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
  • Brooklinen robes, percale sheets, a clawfoot tub, and complimentary coffee and tea are just the beginning.
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026
Adjective
  • Each time the former Iowa standout was on the floor in the first half, the Valkyries attempted to force favorable switches on Clark and constantly took her to the rim.
    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
  • Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Friday.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
Adjective
  • One more win on Saturday would turn those party celebrations into something even more special and would only enhance those positive vibes around the club.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
  • Her results came back as estrogen receptor-positive stage 2A breast cancer, meaning her cancer had estrogen receptors that would respond to hormone therapy drugs.
    Ayren Jackson-Cannady, SELF, 29 May 2026
Adjective
  • While these celebrity docs are hagiographic and formulaic, the interviews with Nadal and family and rivals like Federer and Novak Djokovic do push beyond the surface.
    Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
  • But all the myth and sorrow around the dynasty mean many takes tilt hagiographic.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Benet senior pitcher Giovanni Calandriello was especially appreciative of Tomala’s first-inning throw.
    Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • However, off the pitch, an appreciative crowd certainly delivered.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Adjective
  • The shoes feature an open pointed toe, adjustable ankle strap, and elongated platform toe box for a flattering silhouette.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
  • That April, OpenAI also rolled back an update to ChatGPT that the company said made the GPT-4o model overly flattering and agreeable, known as sycophancy.
    Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Adjective
  • Museums, statues and sculptures dedicated to Andersen’s life and stories thread through cyclist- and pedestrian-friendly streets, giving the city a fairytale atmosphere that feels woven into the architecture itself.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
  • Salustri books a cottage at one of the last remaining mom-and-pop stays in Islamorada, White Gate Court, a pet-friendly collection of cottages with its own private beach.
    Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
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“Laudative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laudative. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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