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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
Coaches lauded his work on improving his entire game after arriving in Champaign following a season as Cal’s leading scorer.
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Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The resort town is often lauded for its world-class golf and accommodations, but its 12 miles of tawny sands and the quiet oak- and magnolia-lined streets that surround them are every bit as magical.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo lauded the country’s energy resilience to the Iran war, saying a pivot to solar and wind power has shielded Madrid from the worst impacts of the resulting energy shock.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Bridges lauded Ball’s engagement level on the latter and that side of the court.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Kawhi Leonard, who has his own championship pedigree – NBA titles with San Antonio and Toronto and two Finals MVP awards – lauded the Warriors’ defense.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Waititi lauded the work of Stern and Bogan.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
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.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Tisch lauded her officers for taking action while admonishing the dangers of violent crime.
—Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The resort town is often lauded for its world-class golf and accommodations, but its 12 miles of tawny sands and the quiet oak- and magnolia-lined streets that surround them are every bit as magical.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo lauded the country’s energy resilience to the Iran war, saying a pivot to solar and wind power has shielded Madrid from the worst impacts of the resulting energy shock.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Bridges lauded Ball’s engagement level on the latter and that side of the court.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Kawhi Leonard, who has his own championship pedigree – NBA titles with San Antonio and Toronto and two Finals MVP awards – lauded the Warriors’ defense.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Waititi lauded the work of Stern and Bogan.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
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.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Tisch lauded her officers for taking action while admonishing the dangers of violent crime.
—Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lauded
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Short has previously praised his Oscar-winning costar for her demeanor on set, sharing what might surprise fans most about working with her.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The director praised the major American distributor at length while speaking alongside producing partner Emilie Lesclaux at this year’s Projeto Paradiso National Talent Network Meeting, held in their hometown of Recife.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Last season, the team also had 15 seniors who celebrated graduation in their caps and gowns after winning the 6A title.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the spring of 1986, Nataliia and Valerii celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Parry applauded the decision by Deputy Judge Sarah Clarke to dismiss Mitch Winehouse's claim that the two were not entitled to sell the items and did so without his knowledge.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Chevron, on the other hand, applauded the Supreme Court’s decision, saying the claims are related to work that the companies did under federal supervision.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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And some of the proposals (those aimed at streamlining the approval process for home building near the coast) were blessed by the Coastal Commission.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Hardly surprising when the average American citizen is being fiscally mugged by the consequences of double standards that have long been at play, with Israeli entities not only exempt from registering as foreign agents, but exceptionally blessed to freely interfere in American political life.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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In the decades after the war, Japanese Americans would be hailed as a model minority for their resilience and peaceful reintegration into American life.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Fillmore, a German shorthaired pointer, is being hailed a hero after his urgent barking woke his family during a garage fire at their home on Skyway Drive in Unincorporated Tustin, Orange County.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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D'Onofrio's performance as Edgar has been particularly acclaimed over the almost 30 years since the film's release.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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In the 51st minute of the World Cup quarterfinal match, Maradona, widely acclaimed as one of the world’s best players, scored by using his hand to knock the ball into the goal, an action that is not allowed under association football rules.—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Lauded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lauded. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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