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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 the veterans were lauded for their service by grateful citizens, whether in France, in Germany, or at home.
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Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Those faithful are making SpaceX not just the largest and most widely-lauded IPO ever, but sadly, far-and-away the most expensive.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 June 2026
And notably, this spa represents the first time that four lauded international brands—Switzerland’s Bellefontaine and Ananné brands, plus 111 Skin and Augustus Bader, all leaders in the field, will be offered in France.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Sweet Baby Ray's While Stubb's was a clear favorite, Sweet Baby Ray's was also lauded for its consistency and versatility, with a slightly lower price point than Stubb's.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
At the time, Fidel Castro lauded him in a speech.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
In a statement, Age Of Disclosure director and producer Dan Farah, who has secured the television and film rights to the memoir, lauded Stratton for pursuing his quest.
—Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
His efforts to fight genuine fraud should be widely lauded.
—Havi Nguyen, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
Some lauded the 31-year-old as an almost messianic figure, while others compared him to a Nazi.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Those faithful are making SpaceX not just the largest and most widely-lauded IPO ever, but sadly, far-and-away the most expensive.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 June 2026
And notably, this spa represents the first time that four lauded international brands—Switzerland’s Bellefontaine and Ananné brands, plus 111 Skin and Augustus Bader, all leaders in the field, will be offered in France.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Sweet Baby Ray's While Stubb's was a clear favorite, Sweet Baby Ray's was also lauded for its consistency and versatility, with a slightly lower price point than Stubb's.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
At the time, Fidel Castro lauded him in a speech.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
In a statement, Age Of Disclosure director and producer Dan Farah, who has secured the television and film rights to the memoir, lauded Stratton for pursuing his quest.
—Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
His efforts to fight genuine fraud should be widely lauded.
—Havi Nguyen, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
Some lauded the 31-year-old as an almost messianic figure, while others compared him to a Nazi.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lauded
Verb
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The grappa is poured, and praised.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The activist Charlie Kirk praised him onstage.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Tens of thousands of fans spontaneously celebrated in the streets around the Emirates Stadium, despite no game even being played at the arena.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The fast casual chain celebrated the moment with a social post that chronicled the card's journey from Los Angeles to New York City's Madison Square Garden.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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In any case, the Academy’s openness toward international cinema should be applauded.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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The audience applauded in agreement.—
Jada Yuan,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
Verb
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In a business that has been buffeted by disruption for the last 20 years, I am truly blessed to stand at this moment in my career.—
Steve Coffman
June 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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This is not a Dutch era blessed with an attacking superstar and the final match on home soil should have been very different.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Xi last visited in 2019, while Putin made a trip in 2024, when Moscow and Pyongyang hailed their tightening military ties by inking a mutual defense treaty.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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That would be Babe the Blue Ox, modeled after the sidekick to the mythical Paul Bunyan, who, legend has it, hailed from Bangor.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Verb
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The show was acclaimed by both critics and audiences.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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BAMtheatre is a year-round, acclaimed, prize-winning youth theater conservatory, with its own building in Westmont, and has almost 3,000 students each year.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
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“Lauded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lauded. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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