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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
Mattei lauded Miller, who coaches the Angels’ C-team and works with the varsity guards, as a unicorn at the intersection of sports and music.
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
He was lauded for his analytical mind and ability to relate to players.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
Tisch lauded her officers for taking action while admonishing the dangers of violent crime.
—Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
The contrast between the bookish judge, lauded during his confirmation for his reverence of legal precedents, and the agitated, outspoken figure of recent years was especially noticeable to old friends and supporters.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
The last time a new collective bargaining agreement was introduced, five All-Stars changed teams in what was lauded as one of the buzziest free agency periods in league history.
—Jackie Powell, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
Lawrence lauded Segel for his work in the final two episodes of Season 3 as his character struggled with sending his daughter to school and being home, all alone, while also feeling abandoned by his father figure Paul.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Kerr lauded their compatibility early last season, when Melton played in six games for the Warriors — including two starts alongside Curry — before a torn ACL sidelined him for more than a year.
—Ron Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
The Pitt is one of the most popular and lauded television shows on air right now.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
He was lauded for his analytical mind and ability to relate to players.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
Tisch lauded her officers for taking action while admonishing the dangers of violent crime.
—Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
The contrast between the bookish judge, lauded during his confirmation for his reverence of legal precedents, and the agitated, outspoken figure of recent years was especially noticeable to old friends and supporters.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
The last time a new collective bargaining agreement was introduced, five All-Stars changed teams in what was lauded as one of the buzziest free agency periods in league history.
—Jackie Powell, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
Lawrence lauded Segel for his work in the final two episodes of Season 3 as his character struggled with sending his daughter to school and being home, all alone, while also feeling abandoned by his father figure Paul.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Kerr lauded their compatibility early last season, when Melton played in six games for the Warriors — including two starts alongside Curry — before a torn ACL sidelined him for more than a year.
—Ron Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
The Pitt is one of the most popular and lauded television shows on air right now.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lauded
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All of those Democratic contenders had quickly called on Swalwell to quit the race and praised the women who came forward.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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Before Mamdani spoke, the crowd heard from a city transportation department staffer to hear about Mamdani’s pothole filling blitz; a tenant organizer who praised the mayor’s focus on renters; and a mother who boosted his push to expand child care programs in the city.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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The city of Chester celebrated one of its own Friday by renaming a street in honor of Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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But the governor publicly celebrated a California Supreme Court ruling this week that Bianco halt the investigation.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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His appearance was a surprise even to his colleagues, who stood up and applauded enthusiastically as the audience whooped and hollered.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Attorney Alan Milstein, who led the antitrust litigation of former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett against the NFL’s eligibility rule, applauded the investigation.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Yet the pattern is blessed only in retrospect.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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It’s blessed with a sunny climate too, which helps make the vegetables fat and juicy and its vineyards’ wines robust and plentiful.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed Tisza’s landslide victory as a move by the country toward Europe.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
12 Apr. 2026
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The European subsidiary of Tesla, the electric-vehicle company run by the world's richest person, Elon Musk, hailed the Netherlands' move.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Though widely acclaimed as a sculptor, Noguchi spent five decades working to pull sculpture off its proverbial pedestal, insisting that it be lived in—embedded in plazas, parks, and playgrounds as sites of civic interaction.—
Terry Nguyen,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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All the President’s Men was critically acclaimed and nominated for eight Oscars.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Lauded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lauded. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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