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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
Alu, O’Hara and a third officer who rescued them from the burning home, Robin Massey, were lauded in 1996 by the National Association of Police Organizations as Top Cops for their bravery on the infamous call.
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
But the two have lauded each other in recent years.
—Nikole Killion, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Phelps was also lauded for expanding NASCAR's international footprint, securing long-term media rights and charter agreements, and building a leadership team that is focused on building the future of stock car racing with fan experience at its core.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
The guidelines were lauded by medical groups such as the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Heart Association (AHA).
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2026
Late last year, the White House’s social-media team lauded ICE’s torrential deportation efforts with a string of memes seemingly engineered to go viral.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
Americans for Prosperity lauded his budget-cutting votes, rating him at 87% last year.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
And Kliff Kingsbury, whose offense was lauded for its creativity and fit for quarterback Jayden Daniels in 2024, could be a candidate for a head-coaching job elsewhere, although the team may opt for a complete change anyway.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Phelps also was lauded for expanding NASCAR’s international footprint, securing long-term media rights and charter agreements and building a leadership team that is focused on building the future of stock car racing with fan experience at its core.
—Jenna Fryer, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
But the two have lauded each other in recent years.
—Nikole Killion, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Phelps was also lauded for expanding NASCAR's international footprint, securing long-term media rights and charter agreements, and building a leadership team that is focused on building the future of stock car racing with fan experience at its core.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
The guidelines were lauded by medical groups such as the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Heart Association (AHA).
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2026
Late last year, the White House’s social-media team lauded ICE’s torrential deportation efforts with a string of memes seemingly engineered to go viral.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
Americans for Prosperity lauded his budget-cutting votes, rating him at 87% last year.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
And Kliff Kingsbury, whose offense was lauded for its creativity and fit for quarterback Jayden Daniels in 2024, could be a candidate for a head-coaching job elsewhere, although the team may opt for a complete change anyway.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Phelps also was lauded for expanding NASCAR’s international footprint, securing long-term media rights and charter agreements and building a leadership team that is focused on building the future of stock car racing with fan experience at its core.
—Jenna Fryer, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lauded
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Special teams coordinator Tracy Smith has also routinely praised Scott’s willingness to do whatever is asked of him.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Officials praised the responders and said many of them received specialized water rescue training thanks to a federal grant.—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The project will be the next phase of the Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora (MoCAAD), a virtual museum that celebrated its 10th anniversary in December at a gala at the Lyric Theater.—
Dorothy Jenkins Fields,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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This past October, Parker celebrated her son James Wilkie's 23rd birthday with a video on Instagram.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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So instead of being booed for trading top prospect Owen Caissie, Hoyer is expected to be applauded for giving Bregman a five-year, $175 million deal that solidifies the Cubs lineup in the absence of Kyle Tucker, the star of last year’s Cubs Convention who remains unsigned.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Council Member Cynthia Meyer applauded Joyce and her department’s work, praising the detailed presentation about Bastrop’s visitors.—
Aaron Sullivan,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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Twenty years of hard work and persistence, blessed by occasional moments when chance had generously smiled on him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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In one of the most deal-ridden and far too often contrived places on the globe, Steny was straightforward, smart, wise, direct, honest on the real odds about anything and everything, and blessed with a sense of humor that, if saintly in purpose, was devilishly clever in delivery.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Jan. 2026
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The 16-year-old girl, identified as Adasyn Wood Savin, hailed from Newcastle, New South Wales and was visiting Rosebury during the school holiday and riding in the ATV with a family friend, according to the donation page.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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In a statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics hailed the guidance as focused on whole foods for kids.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
7 Jan. 2026
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The series was critically acclaimed and earned multiple Emmys, including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Wyle, and Outstanding Drama Series.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Best friends Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald founded the bakery acclaimed for its large cookie offerings.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Lauded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lauded. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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