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as in praising
to declare enthusiastic approval of
the critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novel
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as in celebrating
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 lauding
Instead of lauding the triumph of the solo artist or eulogizing the uniqueness of a bygone time, Fischer demonstrates the evergreen value of collaboration.
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Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
The filmmakers on Saturday also discussed working with children on set, with both lauding young people’s naturalness and authenticity.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 31 Jan. 2026
McDermott, meanwhile, sent subtler messages during the season by lauding opponents for strengthening areas where Buffalo needed help, especially at receiver.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
But while publicly lauding the diligence of IRS officials is an appropriate move for Treasury secretaries, those officials will need resources, and possibly more colleagues, to maintain it.
—Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Republicans tore into Lehfeldt's social media history and the organization's policy while lauding McNabb and Turner as heroes for their activism.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
From reporting on the rise of chrome to lauding the return of swan decor and the emergence of the Unexpected Lamp Theory, 2025 was a year of nostalgic comebacks.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025
This approach is best exemplified by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, who in June sent Trump an obsequious message praising his Middle Eastern diplomacy and lauding him for getting European countries to spend more on defense.
—Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Cramer also named Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, lauding the train companies’ potential merger.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025
Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
The filmmakers on Saturday also discussed working with children on set, with both lauding young people’s naturalness and authenticity.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 31 Jan. 2026
McDermott, meanwhile, sent subtler messages during the season by lauding opponents for strengthening areas where Buffalo needed help, especially at receiver.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
But while publicly lauding the diligence of IRS officials is an appropriate move for Treasury secretaries, those officials will need resources, and possibly more colleagues, to maintain it.
—Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Republicans tore into Lehfeldt's social media history and the organization's policy while lauding McNabb and Turner as heroes for their activism.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
From reporting on the rise of chrome to lauding the return of swan decor and the emergence of the Unexpected Lamp Theory, 2025 was a year of nostalgic comebacks.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025
This approach is best exemplified by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, who in June sent Trump an obsequious message praising his Middle Eastern diplomacy and lauding him for getting European countries to spend more on defense.
—Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Cramer also named Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, lauding the train companies’ potential merger.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lauding
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Paxton’s campaign began airing an ad Friday that features video clips of Trump praising Paxton and images of them together.—
Thomas Beaumont,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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After praising Dreher for 10 minutes, Vance invited him onstage.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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When David Bazzel first approached then-University of Arkansas Athletic Director Frank Broyles about celebrating the top assistant coach in college football, Broyles said five months was not enough time to put on a first-class banquet.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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On a holiday celebrating love and affection, thousands of enthusiastic basketball fans showed up at Intuit Dome to cheer for their favorite NBA players in a trifecta of skills competitions on the eve of the league’s 75th annual All-Star Game.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Among those in attendance was former NFL center Jason Kelce, who was shown on the scoreboard applauding the goal initially credited to Edwards.—
John Wawrow,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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There are bodily fluids, jeering crowds, and demonic Punch and Judy puppets applauding through the chaos, giving the scene the air of a demented fairy tale.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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The fanfare includes clergymen blessing the fishing boats, plus plenty of music, food, and meet-and-greets with real fishermen.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Full Moon is blessing all journeys, literal or mental.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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Tucked in the heart of Dallas, this sprawling green campus has educated young women hailing from the most famous of families, including the Roosevelts and Bushes.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Richaud actually is the choreographer for at least 16 figure skaters in Milan, hailing from 13 different countries.—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Lauding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lauding. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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