as in favorable
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expressing or containing praise
a laudatory biography The play received mostly laudatory reviews.
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Recent Examples of laudatory
On the final whistle, the Celtic players and Rodgers gathered to offer meek appreciation to the travelling fans, whose response was not laudatory.
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Michael Walker, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
The post-premiere reactions were nothing short of laudatory.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Speaking of rambunctious audiences, the crazy laudatory-clapping disease has infected the Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Given the opportunity to press their luck, the Europeans instead decided to push laudatory comments that would not draw any backlash.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 18 Aug. 2025
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Michael Walker, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
The post-premiere reactions were nothing short of laudatory.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Speaking of rambunctious audiences, the crazy laudatory-clapping disease has infected the Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Given the opportunity to press their luck, the Europeans instead decided to push laudatory comments that would not draw any backlash.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laudatory
Adjective
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Moreover, such an action risks preventing favorable conditions for a historic dialogue between the governments of the two countries, which are both united by a desire to disarm Hezbollah and strengthen Lebanon’s state capacities.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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So, whether you're drawn to the accessibility of a gold ETF, the tangibility of coins or bars or the tax advantages of a gold IRA, the current dip may offer a more favorable entry point than the market provided just weeks ago.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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With good reviews and positive word-of-mouth, the $200 million film could become the studio’s first original blockbuster.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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The actor expressed her satisfaction that the story of Sarah and Hagar is given a positive portrayal since that’s not always been the case.—
Jim Halterman,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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That’s a little too hagiographic, even for this finale era of The Late Show.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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What historians and theologians know about Francis comes primarily from his own writings and hagiographic texts.—
Vanessa Corcoran,
The Conversation,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Laudatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laudatory. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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