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noun

plural of laud

as in glories

public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement an actor who in his lifetime received all the laud and honor that the theater world could bestow

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verb

present tense third-person singular of laud

as in applauds

to declare enthusiastic approval of the critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novel

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as in praises

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 lauds

Noun

Tauer lauds Minessale’s parents for raising a thoughtful, humble and determined son. — Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025

Verb

Sponsored by SoundMerch, the AMP lauds the outstanding Australian albums based on artistic merit rather than commercial sales. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026 Op de Beeck lauds it as an icon of midcentury design analogous to an Eames chair, and the product of exacting skill and patience. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 India’s Modi lauds the pilot’s courage Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called Machchhar a hero. — Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Ward dissects the Black experience in America, reflects on her own experience as a young Black girl growing up in poverty in southern Mississippi, lauds the writers who influenced her, and examines her own motivations as a writer. — The Know, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2026 Perfumer Michael Nordstrand lauds Hermès H24 as a unique spin on a fougère, a classically masculine fragrance profile that often gets compared to the smell of aftershave in a barbershop. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026 The report lauds President Joe Biden’s administration for signing a sweeping COVID-19 stimulus package, as well as laws supporting minority small businesses and a bipartisan infrastructure bill. — Matt Brown, Fortune, 30 July 2026 Newman lauds the determination of a 30,000-volunteer team involved in the massive operation that is organizing and running these camps. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026 Global editorial director and US editor in chief Amy Astley lauds the medium-firm hybrid mattress for its five ergonomic zones and soft yet supportive layers of organic natural latex. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lauds

Noun

Eva Marie Saint, a revered actress whose two preeminent performances — On the Waterfront and North by Northwest — encapsulated the glories of the 1950s’ Hollywood studio system, died on Tuesday.

— Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
The glories of some former age may be lamented, and our sympathies directed to parties judged righteous or wronged.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of glories

Verb

Valdes applauds her patient’s athletic lifestyle and said several large studies back the benefits of finding a physical and social activity when dealing with cancer.

— Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Even so, Wilson applauds Hamilton for making classical studies popular and accessible through her vigorous writing style and skill as a storyteller.

— David Conrads, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of applauds

Verb

Special envoy Steve Witkoff praises President Vladimir Putin after Russia frees a retired American teacher.

— David Hickey, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026
Levine praises a call from Israel’s president Levine was recovering Sunday from injuries that included what appeared to be stab wounds in her buttocks, which required stitches.

— Cara Anna, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of praises

Noun

After a turbulent upbringing that included stints in prison, Townsend began the work negotiating gang truces that brought him widespread accolades, earning him numerous contracts with the city of Los Angeles.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Galliano, the designer whose work was initially set to the be the subject of a monographic exhibition, had gained plenty of accolades in the fashion world for his bold designs before his fall from grace.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of accolades

Verb

The song hails as one of four new tracks from a new edition of Swift’s 2025 album, The Life of a Showgirl, marking the latest in a long line of variants the pop star has put out since the LP’s release nearly one year ago.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2026
Kyiv hails the vote as vital political backing after months of lobbying, but the sanctions’ real impact hinges on how aggressively Washington enforces the new powers at home and abroad.

— Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of hails

Verb

Bastia, which sits in the former chapel space of the building, celebrates the food of neighboring Mediterranean islands Sardinia and Corsica.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey celebrates with supporters on primary election night, June 28, 2022, at Thelma Keller Convention Center in Effingham.

— Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of celebrates

Noun

Tapestry's recognition also adds to a growing collection of national honors earned by Minnesota food businesses.

— CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Jacoby will compete for regional Teacher of the Year honors through the central states, followed by a national competition next fall.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of honors

Verb

Robertson commends Bowick’s candor across her two interviews, the first of which spanned two days of filming.

— Hunter Ingram, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026
The report commends changes including protecting wetlands, improving stormwater and wastewater infrastructure, and expanding water quality monitoring, including notification programs that warn people about unsafe conditions in rivers and streams.

— Joe Brandt, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

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