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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
Or lauding his attainment of the nation’s highest office without much schooling at all?
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Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Huerta, who turned 96 in April, spoke during Saturday’s ceremony and called for an end to homophobia and violence against women while lauding gains made by farmworkers through organizing.
—Jeff Horseman, Daily News, 17 May 2026
The Mets mostly couldn’t believe Holmes had stayed in the game to face seven more hitters after being hit, lauding him for his toughness.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
Heading into the legislative session this January, Democratic lawmakers were lauding a new tax credit that cut child poverty by more than a third, and worrying about its future amid a sour budget outlook.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Many of Kiser's fans left supportive comments on her TikTok, lauding her for her strength and cheering her on for helping to bring awareness to an important issue.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Officials with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection are lauding a new report that shows the state is making progress on reaching its climate goals.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
Many fans on social media are lauding his accomplishment of dragging a bloated corpse of a roster to a 3-0 series lead at 41 years of age without Austin Reaves or Luka Doncic in the fold.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Hezbollah issued a statement Friday lauding its attacks on Israel during the war, claiming thousands of strikes on Israeli positions and settlements in retaliation for Israel's attacks on Lebanese territory.
—CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Huerta, who turned 96 in April, spoke during Saturday’s ceremony and called for an end to homophobia and violence against women while lauding gains made by farmworkers through organizing.
—Jeff Horseman, Daily News, 17 May 2026
The Mets mostly couldn’t believe Holmes had stayed in the game to face seven more hitters after being hit, lauding him for his toughness.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
Heading into the legislative session this January, Democratic lawmakers were lauding a new tax credit that cut child poverty by more than a third, and worrying about its future amid a sour budget outlook.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Many of Kiser's fans left supportive comments on her TikTok, lauding her for her strength and cheering her on for helping to bring awareness to an important issue.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Officials with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection are lauding a new report that shows the state is making progress on reaching its climate goals.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
Many fans on social media are lauding his accomplishment of dragging a bloated corpse of a roster to a 3-0 series lead at 41 years of age without Austin Reaves or Luka Doncic in the fold.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Hezbollah issued a statement Friday lauding its attacks on Israel during the war, claiming thousands of strikes on Israeli positions and settlements in retaliation for Israel's attacks on Lebanese territory.
—CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lauding
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Kelli cries over how solid the Mwangi unit is, praising Gerald as a father and husband and affirming that Shamea’s ass is real, while everyone else looks on, bewildered.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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On Friday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson posted on social media praising a reported drop in homicides in his city on Gun Violence Awareness Day.—
Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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With Sour Power raining down at Foley Field and the Bulldogs celebrating in the background, Wes Johnson and Daniel Jackson shared an embrace.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
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His banner image behind that avatar is a shot of the Knicks celebrating their first Eastern Conference finals win since 1999.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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Sunday night’s ceremony offered a different message — Broadway is willing to work with Rudin, but applauding him is still a bridge too far.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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The rescue also drew praise on social media, with many users applauding Myron's quick actions and willingness to help a stranger.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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This phenomenon is formally known as the photic sneeze reflex, or as an Autosomal Cholinergic Helio-Ophthalmologic Outburst — unofficially blessing it with the spectacular acronym ACHOO syndrome.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Trump re-posted an image depicting Jesus blessing him, whcich was first posted by a right-wing Republican candidate for a Boston congressional seat.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Beijing/Seoul — Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s first visit to North Korea in seven years wasn’t just loaded with rhetoric hailing historic ties between China and its longstanding – and only – treaty ally.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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But the bans only enhanced his fame, with conservative pundits hailing him as a free-speech martyr.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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“Lauding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lauding. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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