lauding

verb

present participle of laud
1
as in praising
to declare enthusiastic approval of the critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novel

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2
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 Kings general manager Scott Perry and coach Doug Christie praised Westbrook throughout the season, lauding his fierce competitive drive and leadership. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026 But while some are lauding the idea, others feel that adding this technology into schools might bring more problems than solutions. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 31 July 2026 The sneakers have earned glowing reviews from healthcare professionals and shoppers with painful foot ailments alike, lauding their comfort for standing- and walking-heavy days. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 Indeed, the underwriters used some uncharacteristically florid language in lauding SpaceX’s prospects. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 18 July 2026 Telemundo is hearing the praise, and has thanked English-speakers — as well as Noah directly — for lauding its coverage. — Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 Paltrow and Goop settled the lawsuit in 2018, with then-Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley lauding the task force’s work. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 25 June 2026 Or lauding his attainment of the nation’s highest office without much schooling at all? — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lauding
  1. praising
  2. celebrating
  3. applauding
  4. blessing
  5. hailing
Verb
  • While praising Green’s composure, accuracy, consistency and feel, Westlake coach Rick Clausen also singled out the offensive line.
    — Joel Beers, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Yiannopoulos also continued to have his eye on national politics, working on the 2024 presidential campaign of Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, who fell from grace after praising Adolf Hitler and making a series of antisemitic comments.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of praising
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  • Tommy White Rated PG-13, 1 hour 37 minutes Hank, an American living in Australia, is now trying to be a gentle giant, one who’s celebrating his one-year anniversary of sobriety and who clearly suffers from lingering emotional trauma.
    — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The film, on the other hand, centers on July 14, 1937, which is Bastille Day in France, a day celebrating freedom.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of celebrating
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  • Chelsea supporters at Craven Cottage responded by applauding Fernandez and singing his name.
    — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Local officials posed around the giant baby blue ceremonial check, applauding as the mayor positioned it on an easel in view of the television cameras.
    — Tamar Hallerman, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of applauding
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  • By visiting the Basilica and blessing the new tower, the pope follows in the footsteps of Pope Benedict XVI who in 2010 consecrated the Sagrada Familia.
    — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
  • Jimmy Fallon has been blessing the New York Knicks with good humor for decades.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Definition of blessing
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  • Uber Technologies will lay off about 3,300 employees, or 10% of staff, in its largest cuts since the COVID-19 pandemic, to better navigate the rise of robotaxis encroaching on its ride-hailing business.
    — Akash Sriram, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Traditional ride-hailing faces what could be an existential threat from the rise of robotaxis, which developers say are safer and more efficient.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of hailing

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“Lauding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lauding. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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