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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
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.
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Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The Bears’ defensive coordinator responded with sarcastic thanks before adding his entry to the Nacua testimonial pile, lauding his route-running polish and savvy.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 16 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
The post has been liked by more than 114,000 users, with a majority of the feedback lauding Morris Vigil's teenage vibe as effortlessly cool.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Holmes admitted on the witness stand to adding pharmaceutical companies’ logos to reports lauding Theranos’ technology that were given to investors and budding business-partner Walgreens.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The Bears’ defensive coordinator responded with sarcastic thanks before adding his entry to the Nacua testimonial pile, lauding his route-running polish and savvy.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 16 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
The post has been liked by more than 114,000 users, with a majority of the feedback lauding Morris Vigil's teenage vibe as effortlessly cool.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Holmes admitted on the witness stand to adding pharmaceutical companies’ logos to reports lauding Theranos’ technology that were given to investors and budding business-partner Walgreens.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lauding
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The programs are some of the biggest things he’s done for the county, Karner said, praising their impact.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Transportation and accelerated bridge construction Transportation featured prominently, with Healey again praising MBTA General Manager Phil Eng to the most rancorous applause of the night.—
Sam Drysdale,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Back in July, the actress shared a sweet post on her Instagram, celebrating her 23 years with her Moder.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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But that doesn't mean there weren't some memorable moments worth celebrating!—
Samantha Highfill,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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However, some pastors, including Louisiana minister Rodney Kennedy, are applauding the protesters' ambush.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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However, the home fans were applauding Vinícius after his solo goal that made it 5-0 in the 63rd minute.—
Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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For decades, Kris Jenner has been blessing screens and red carpets in her iconic pixie cut.—
Audrey Noble,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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Before kickoff on Sunday night, a priest was seen blessing the end zone where Ravens kicker Ravens kicker Tyler Loop would eventually miss the would-be walk-off field goal that would have sent Baltimore into the playoffs.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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About 1,200 exhibitors hailing from 50 countries, including 140 new firms, are taking over the Fieramilano Rho fairgrounds.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Ultimately hailing from Philadelphia’s Drexel University, the former Westphal College dean is known for developing a novel apprenticeship model with the locally leading conglomerate, URBN.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Lauding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lauding. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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