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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
Dorland also lauded the students' progress in their foundational skills at all levels.
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Christa Swanson, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Denmark was lauded in the media, particularly by Slate for their vaccine passport system that was credited with ending the spread of COVID in the country.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Latson averaged seven points per game in two preseason contests and has been lauded for her ability to drive to the basket.
—John Davis, Daily News, 8 May 2026
In a statement to ABC News, an HHS-OIG spokesperson lauded the work that brought Thorsen’s extradition to bear.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Anunoby’s early exit came hours after Brown lauded his impact.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer lauded McCarthy’s ability to put the ball in play in a two-strike count in the sixth.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
The trio lauded the moves made by LSU, Texas and Miami, programs that all spent big to add an influx of talent.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
The Florida black bear, one of 16 subspecies of the American black bear, is often lauded as a Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission success story, though the agency was sharply criticized for staging a hunt of the state’s largest land mammal last year.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Christa Swanson, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Denmark was lauded in the media, particularly by Slate for their vaccine passport system that was credited with ending the spread of COVID in the country.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Latson averaged seven points per game in two preseason contests and has been lauded for her ability to drive to the basket.
—John Davis, Daily News, 8 May 2026
In a statement to ABC News, an HHS-OIG spokesperson lauded the work that brought Thorsen’s extradition to bear.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Anunoby’s early exit came hours after Brown lauded his impact.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer lauded McCarthy’s ability to put the ball in play in a two-strike count in the sixth.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
The trio lauded the moves made by LSU, Texas and Miami, programs that all spent big to add an influx of talent.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
The Florida black bear, one of 16 subspecies of the American black bear, is often lauded as a Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission success story, though the agency was sharply criticized for staging a hunt of the state’s largest land mammal last year.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lauded
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Other commenters praised Shepard for genuinely prioritizing Bell's desires on the holiday.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Postecoglou memorably praised them after Bergvall scored in Spurs’ 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the first leg of last season’s Carabao Cup semi-final.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Later eras of pluralism and multiculturalism celebrated diversity and protected the ability of communities to preserve their identities.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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This year's issue was celebrated with an exclusive party held at the Hard Rock Hotel New York, and included appearances from many big names, including three out of the four 2026 cover girls, Tiffany Haddish, Alix Earle and Nicole Williams English.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Mayor Dean Trantalis applauded that move.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The two embraced again as the audience applauded.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Get ready for the appearance of some real beasts blessed with amazing powers.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2026
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The county plan, meanwhile, has been blessed at different times by other city boards, including the historic preservation board, the urban design review board and the City Commission, sometimes after initial denials were overturned by courts.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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His hire in Atlanta was hailed as a savvy move.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Parsons was a 63-year-old former Naval officer who hailed from Tillicoultry, in Clackmannanshire, Scotland.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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He was ordained in 1877 and died in 1889, after which his intensely spiritual poems were discovered and acclaimed by a new generation.—
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
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KPop Demon Hunters from Sony Pictures Imageworks was widely acclaimed and came from here.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2026
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“Lauded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lauded. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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