Synonyms of lauds

lauds 1 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glories
• accolades
• honors
• applauses
• praises
• acclaim
• credits
• kudos
• distinctions
• bays
• laurels
• fames
• props
• homages
• ovations
• suns
• réclames
• tributes
• commendations
• compliments
• panegyrics
• encomiums
• plaudits
• celebrities
• eulogies
• toasts
• recommendations
• raves
• reputes
• kudos
• rhapsodies
• acclamations
• renowns
• exaltations
• citations
• glorifications
• notes
• elevations
• enshrinements
• enthronements

lauds

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of laud

1

as in applauds

to declare enthusiastic approval of

the critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• applauds
• praises
• hails
• commends
• salutes
• acclaims
• touts
• cheers
• endorses
• accredits
• recommends
• cracks up
• approves
• extols
• celebrates
• rises (to)
• eulogizes
• claps
• doffs one's hat to
• favors
• bravoes
• supports
• sings
• roots (for)
• idolizes
• glorifies
• magnifies
• emblazons
• flatters
• deifies
• ballyhoos
• belauds
• overpraises
• adulates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• knocks
• slams
• pans
• disparages
• blames
• criticizes
• belittles
• censures
• admonishes
• chides
• puts down
• rebukes
• reproves
• excoriates
• castigates
• reproaches
• reprimands
• discommends
• vilifies
• lambastes
• reprobates
• reprehends
• slags
• skewers
• keelhauls

2

as in praises

to proclaim the glory of

the nation's people were expected to laud the dictator at every opportunity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• praises
• celebrates
• blesses
• extols
• applauds
• exalts
• hymns
• worships
• salutes
• commends
• hails
• resounds
• glorifies
• magnifies
• cites
• cheers
• emblazons
• idolizes
• eulogizes
• acclaims
• carols
• compliments
• rhapsodizes
• chants
• deifies
• recommends
• adores
• belauds
• touts
• flatters
• renowns
• cracks up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blames
• criticizes
• censures
• chides
• admonishes
• reproves
• reprobates
• rebukes
• reprehends
• reproaches
• reprimands
• castigates
• lambastes
• keelhauls

Example Sentences

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

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

The Knicks will be getting their first-ever ticker-tape parade on Thursday as New York lauds their amazing victory. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026

Qualcomm lauds the chip's ability to launch apps 20% faster and reduce screen stutter by 18%. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 7 May 2026