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as in praised
to declare enthusiastic approval of
the critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novel
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as in celebrated
to proclaim the glory of
the nation's people were expected to laud the dictator at every opportunity
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Recent Examples of lauded
And yet, Einstein’s key insights, and the profundity of special relativity, were lauded and marveled at by even the physicists who had discovered the transformations previously.
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Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
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—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Specifically, Chiefs coaches and front-office staff members lauded Simmons for his competitiveness, willingness to learn and ability to put bad plays behind him.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Isaacs, in turn, lauded Shaka’s highly disciplined and militarized kingdom.
—Adam L. Rovner, The Conversation, 31 Oct. 2025
Some lauded Coppola for his ambition and refusal to play it safe, but the praise was exceeded by criticism, with the movie being called incoherent and self-indulgent.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
In the film, Skarsgård plays lauded filmmaker Gustav Borg, who long ago abandoned his family (including daughters Nora, played by Reinsve, and Agnes, played by Lilleaas) in pursuit of his career.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2025
The Magicians’ Head Coach Elmer Magana lauded his team being able to keep up with Winthrop’s defense.
—Hannah Hughes, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Mushrooms have always been lauded for their incredible resilience and unique biological properties.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
Related Articles In partnership with the Brazilian sailing brand Allca, which regularly deals with performance textiles lauded for their durability, the label unveiled its Americana and Poppy bag silhouettes.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Specifically, Chiefs coaches and front-office staff members lauded Simmons for his competitiveness, willingness to learn and ability to put bad plays behind him.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Isaacs, in turn, lauded Shaka’s highly disciplined and militarized kingdom.
—Adam L. Rovner, The Conversation, 31 Oct. 2025
Some lauded Coppola for his ambition and refusal to play it safe, but the praise was exceeded by criticism, with the movie being called incoherent and self-indulgent.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
In the film, Skarsgård plays lauded filmmaker Gustav Borg, who long ago abandoned his family (including daughters Nora, played by Reinsve, and Agnes, played by Lilleaas) in pursuit of his career.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2025
The Magicians’ Head Coach Elmer Magana lauded his team being able to keep up with Winthrop’s defense.
—Hannah Hughes, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Mushrooms have always been lauded for their incredible resilience and unique biological properties.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lauded
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This novel was nominated for the Booker prize in 2021 and was praised for being genre-bending.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Chu praised Kerstein, likening the art of editing each musical number to a different puzzle.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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But the aftershocks of his success are also being felt more than 8,000 miles away in cities across the world’s most populous country, where his ascent is both celebrated and criticized.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement Attorney General Pam Bondi, meanwhile, celebrated the decision and reiterated the Administration’s resolve to push back against freedoms of gender identity and expression.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Participants at the panel applauded the program but said a few adjustments would give major studios more confidence in utilizing it.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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One reviewer applauded its multipurpose design and used it as a serving tray for hors d'oeuvres and to display their electric candles.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Taking the podium, Jaramillo humbly thanked Hudak and his fellow officers for their support and Mayor Vince Lago praised Jaramillo, saying the city was blessed to have him and assured him that Coral Gables would always stand behind him.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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And we are blessed beyond measure to have loved and been loved by this noble giant of a man.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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At the tributes, everyone hailed Sid Caesar as one of the great comics, yet no one knew what to do with him.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Tsitsipas was an alternate for the event, hailed even more so than Medvedev and Zverev as the Next Big Thing with his highlight-reel attack and flowing one-handed backhand.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Over the last five decades, artist and filmmaker Lynn Hershman Leeson has been internationally acclaimed for her art and films.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Prey remains the most critically acclaimed in the alien series at 94%.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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