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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
Still, many in the public have lauded him for his actions in the wake of the disastrous holiday flooding.
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Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Northern Michigan, spanning Petoskey to Harbor Springs, stands out as a premier golf destination, lauded for its stunning, Lake Tahoe-like landscapes and exceptional courses.
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Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Who was lauded more for their work as Germany celebrated their victory, and the certainty of qualification?
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Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
But Mendoza’s ability to put them in good spots is something president of baseball operations David Stearns has lauded.
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Kochs also lauded that the residency signals a shift in guest behavior that is informing how Claridge’s — and parent group Maybourne — think about wellness as a business.
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Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Now, he’s being lauded as the reason the Knicks overcame heavy odds to win the title.
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
During a conversation in April broaching myriad topics just prior to the Charlotte Hornets’ final stretch of the season, Jeff Peterson lauded Miles Bridges’ importance.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Skye Perryman, president and CEO of Democracy Forward, which is representing the plaintiffs challenging the fund, lauded the decision from Brinkema.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Northern Michigan, spanning Petoskey to Harbor Springs, stands out as a premier golf destination, lauded for its stunning, Lake Tahoe-like landscapes and exceptional courses.
—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Who was lauded more for their work as Germany celebrated their victory, and the certainty of qualification?
—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
But Mendoza’s ability to put them in good spots is something president of baseball operations David Stearns has lauded.
—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Kochs also lauded that the residency signals a shift in guest behavior that is informing how Claridge’s — and parent group Maybourne — think about wellness as a business.
—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Now, he’s being lauded as the reason the Knicks overcame heavy odds to win the title.
—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
During a conversation in April broaching myriad topics just prior to the Charlotte Hornets’ final stretch of the season, Jeff Peterson lauded Miles Bridges’ importance.
—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Skye Perryman, president and CEO of Democracy Forward, which is representing the plaintiffs challenging the fund, lauded the decision from Brinkema.
—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lauded
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The coalition of groups associated with the lawsuit praised the ruling.
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Cue also praised Apple’s studio chiefs, Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg.
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Arnulfo De La Cruz, President of the SEIU California labor union, celebrated the inclusion of that requirement.
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That, Baldassare said, wasn’t a hard argument to make during the COVID-19 pandemic, when immigrants were celebrated as essential workers and the link between individual well-being and public health was more obvious.
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The Federation for American Immigration Reform applauded the decision.
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After a long line of speakers alternately applauded or slammed the McLean senior living complex’s bid to build 40 more homes, the zoning board in Simsbury continued its hearing until next month.
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But while most of the apartment has been blessed by the magic of Angela’s personal touch, two rooms remain in limbo.
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Then, seven years ago, Cohen snagged a rare vacant plot for sale—modest in scale, at roughly half an acre, but blessed with pristine ocean frontage and perfect for the family escape of his imagination.
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The first season of Beef wasn’t just critically acclaimed; it was widely hailed as an avatar of post-pandemic rage.
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The agreement, signed the following year, ended the war and was hailed as a diplomatic triumph.
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Other routes point drivers toward Norðaravatn, a tranquil village lake that was recently transformed by the islands’ acclaimed ‘Closed for Maintenance’ environmental initiative, where global volunteers and locals hand-built a scenic walking path to protect the surrounding terrain.
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The limited run of the acclaimed, hit play starring Tony-winner John Lithgow is coming to its pre-scheduled close.
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“Lauded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lauded. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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