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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
This book was lauded on its release for getting candid about the woman known for her classy exterior.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
This resource is one that officials have lauded as much needed for the East County city.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Barris lauded Samuels for steering Revolt through all of that.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Restaurant critic Cesar Hernandez lauded the toasty scent of the bread’s crust as well as its custardy crumb.
—Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2026
The first AirPods Max was lauded for its great sound with the company's in-house 40-mm driver designed for exceptionally low harmonic distortion.
—New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2026
Regular viewers have lauded the show’s consistent character development, excellent writing, easy rapport among the cast and use of humor.
—Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Long lauded for its free educational and healthcare systems, Cuba is seeing schools and hospitals shut because of a lack of electricity.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Freedman, his longtime associate, has previously lauded his resourcefulness.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
This resource is one that officials have lauded as much needed for the East County city.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Barris lauded Samuels for steering Revolt through all of that.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Restaurant critic Cesar Hernandez lauded the toasty scent of the bread’s crust as well as its custardy crumb.
—Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2026
The first AirPods Max was lauded for its great sound with the company's in-house 40-mm driver designed for exceptionally low harmonic distortion.
—New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2026
Regular viewers have lauded the show’s consistent character development, excellent writing, easy rapport among the cast and use of humor.
—Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Long lauded for its free educational and healthcare systems, Cuba is seeing schools and hospitals shut because of a lack of electricity.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Freedman, his longtime associate, has previously lauded his resourcefulness.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lauded
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Tehran praised its attack as a show of strength, even as Israel's military asserts that Iranian missile launches have decreased since the war began.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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The shows were widely praised for their cinematic scale, live instrumentation, and the palpable sense of reverence from fans who had grown alongside the music.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Right around the time that Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated far and wide, March Madness soon follows.—
Josh Taylor,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Good Friday is celebrated on the Friday before Easter every year and marks the day Jesus was crucified and died.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Lutz has applauded Miller’s hiring; the coaches plan to have lunch this week.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Schumacher applauded the work Pederson has been putting in, saying the results haven’t matched the effort, but the Rangers will need that to change in the regular season.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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If you’re blessed with an abundance of backyard space but have no clue what to do with it, this list of the best outdoor sectionals are a good place to start.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 Mar. 2026
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O’Brien opened with a silly bit highlighting a bunch of nominees and ended with a silly bit where he was crowned as a king and blessed by the Pope.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Mar. 2026
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Other barbecue joints mentioned hailed from Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas.—
Joseph Hernandez
March 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
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Bob Iger has been hailed as among the greatest CEOs of his generation.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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His solo work proved equally acclaimed.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2026
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The series has been acclaimed, scoring the best one-hour drama prize at the La Rochelle Fiction Festival last September.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lauded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lauded. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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