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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While several found the texture of this one favorable, most felt like the strong vinegar flavor was a little too bitter to enjoy on sandwiches or dogs.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Roberts Court is also favorable to states’ rights and accompanying powers, including those at the expense of the federal government.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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After suffering defeat in the north London derby on his debut as Tottenham Hotspur interim manager, Igor Tudor must find a way to get a positive reaction out of his new players at Craven Cottage this Sunday.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Scouting America President and CEO Roger Krone acknowledged some backlash to the rebrand but described the overall response as a positive one that generated wider interest.—
Jamie Stengle,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 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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Of course, a person making a hagiographic documentary about the production of the show for Netflix probably isn’t the world’s most neutral source.—
Sharon Adarlo,
Futurism,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Laudatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laudatory. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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