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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
Some lauded the 31-year-old as an almost messianic figure, while others compared him to a Nazi.
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Drew Pittock, USA Today, 2 June 2026
To give you an idea, it has been repeatedly lauded in our Readers’ Choice Awards, and has won our Gold List distinction—twice.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
The Pew Charitable Trusts lauded this successful legislation.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
With nearly 9,000 glowing Amazon reviews (pun intended), this pick is particularly lauded for its lightweight texture and gentle approach to brightening.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 31 May 2026
She was also lauded for the establishment of a dormitory and library at the Debre Birhan Selassie Church in the Ethiopian city of Gondar to support theology students.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
City Councilman Malcolm Graham lauded Kennedy for succeeding where others have stalled.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Take Ian Callum’s F-Type, which was universally lauded after its launch in 2013, for being both beautiful and exciting to drive, getting even better after a facelift in 2019.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 25 May 2026
Since the beginning of her career, Cyrus has been lauded as a style mogul, a trendsetter — someone who uses fashion to epitomize her identity, whichever one that may be.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Drew Pittock, USA Today, 2 June 2026
To give you an idea, it has been repeatedly lauded in our Readers’ Choice Awards, and has won our Gold List distinction—twice.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
The Pew Charitable Trusts lauded this successful legislation.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
With nearly 9,000 glowing Amazon reviews (pun intended), this pick is particularly lauded for its lightweight texture and gentle approach to brightening.
—Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 31 May 2026
She was also lauded for the establishment of a dormitory and library at the Debre Birhan Selassie Church in the Ethiopian city of Gondar to support theology students.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
City Councilman Malcolm Graham lauded Kennedy for succeeding where others have stalled.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Take Ian Callum’s F-Type, which was universally lauded after its launch in 2013, for being both beautiful and exciting to drive, getting even better after a facelift in 2019.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 25 May 2026
Since the beginning of her career, Cyrus has been lauded as a style mogul, a trendsetter — someone who uses fashion to epitomize her identity, whichever one that may be.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lauded
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Universal City Police Chief Johnny Siemens praised the swift response by officers and partner agencies.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Bernardino Couñago, the firm’s co-founder and CEO, praised the potential of the solar platform.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
1 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
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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
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Profit-making blessed by the PSC has enabled NextEra to shower politicians and projects with campaign cash.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Timothée Chalamet stays blessed.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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An experimental treatment for hair loss is being hailed on Wall Street.—
Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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Environmental group praises acquisition Environmental advocates hailed the acquisition as a milestone for Hill Country preservation.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Adaptation was also critically acclaimed, and earned four Academy Award nominations.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
27 May 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 6 Jun. 2026.
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