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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
Among a series of statements in Friday’s news release lauding Myung Jin Kim’s capture was a remark from Patrick Grandy, assistant director in charge of the FBI Los Angeles field office.
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Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
The topper has racked up more than 7,000 perfect ratings, with countless reviewers lauding its comfort and quality.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 4 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
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
Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
The topper has racked up more than 7,000 perfect ratings, with countless reviewers lauding its comfort and quality.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 4 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lauding
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Longtime friends Robert De Niro and Streep shared a friendly smooch during the National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala in 2018, following the actor's speech praising the star.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Bruckheimer kicked off the conversation by praising Cue and the Apple team.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
22 June 2026
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In a rematch of the WNBA’s first-ever game from June 21, 1997, the Sparks overcame a 17-point Liberty lead, all while celebrating the inaugural matchup — and iconic alumni — that changed women’s sports forever.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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The Prince of Wales is celebrating not only Father's Day on June 21, but also his 44th birthday.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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The Ross Township Police Department shared the video on Facebook on Monday, applauding Sergeant Chuberko and Officer Roy for rescuing the deer.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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The bottom line is that none of this is worth applauding.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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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
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Thank you for entering this world safely for us and blessing us with the gift of being your parents.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Ride-hailing companies would also be required to background check every driver before hiring them, and continue to do so on an annual basis.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
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Super apps are ubiquitous in China and much of Southeast Asia—platforms like WeChat and Alipay that bundle messaging, payments, food delivery, ride-hailing, and commerce into a single destination, so that users rarely need to leave the app to conduct daily life.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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“Lauding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lauding. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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