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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lauding
  1. praising
  2. celebrating
  3. applauding
  4. blessing
  5. hailing
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  • The 2016 Indy 500 winner conducted the maiden validation test, praising the car's exceptional build quality and predictable, rewarding handling.
    — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Since separating, the two have remained amicable co-parents, often praising one another in interviews.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Definition of praising
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  • Diba says that the restaurant is often home to big groups, who are there either celebrating an event or simply bringing out friends and family to enjoy a feast.
    — Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
  • That hasn't stopped fans from celebrating the apparent return of her natural color.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebrating
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  • Before guests began eating dinner, Weijia Jiang, president of the White House Correspondents' Association delivered an impassioned speech condemning political violence and applauding attendants bravery after the shooting at the April event.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 24 July 2026
  • Paul appeared to take the joke in stride, laughing and applauding as cameras cut to him in the crowd.
    — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 16 July 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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  • Waymo has already successfully scaled massive commercial ride-hailing networks across cities like Phoenix, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026
  • That positioning explains why GHA selected Plum Guide rather than a mass-market home-sharing platform and Blacklane rather than a larger ride-hailing service.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
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