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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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
Dean Spiros,
Twin Cities,
24 Dec. 2025
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
The mountain bike community lauds Jefferson County Open Space for leading the search for solutions.
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John Meyer,
Denver Post,
29 June 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.
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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.
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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%.
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Florence Ion,
PC Magazine,
7 May 2026
Team Pritzker lauds last year’s amendments to CEJA, which included a new surcharge on electric bills to support the construction of batteries that can store power from intermittent sources like wind and solar and deploy the juice when later needed.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
The dynamic is what Griffin lauds as Miami hustle.
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Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
Julian Schnabel was recently honored at the Texas Film Awards, which lauds filmmakers and talent who have ties to the Lone Star State.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
Tauer lauds Minessale’s parents for raising a thoughtful, humble and determined son.
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Dean Spiros,
Twin Cities,
24 Dec. 2025
Verb
The production and infrastructure guru, who also deals with the likes of security, transportation, cinemas and other buildings, as well as sponsors, lauds the big team effort that goes into KVIFF every year.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
The mountain bike community lauds Jefferson County Open Space for leading the search for solutions.
—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
29 June 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
Team Pritzker lauds last year’s amendments to CEJA, which included a new surcharge on electric bills to support the construction of batteries that can store power from intermittent sources like wind and solar and deploy the juice when later needed.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
The dynamic is what Griffin lauds as Miami hustle.
—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
Julian Schnabel was recently honored at the Texas Film Awards, which lauds filmmakers and talent who have ties to the Lone Star State.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lauds
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Every serious soccer nation has had one – a confluence of young stars all peaking at the right time to take the team to new glories.
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This development comes as Red Sox fans might reflect on past glories, including Pomeranz's time with the team.
Verb
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Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher, center left, applauds for John Mellencamp during the 27th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Celebrating Bill Maher.
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Iran defying obstacles at the World Cup Iran’s Hossein Kanani applauds fans after a 0-0 draw against Belgium in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Verb
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Chef Rodrigo Rivera-Río praises Cometa for its contemporary Mexican cuisine that honors traditional roots, recommending the lechón al ataúd.
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Under this light, Penelope emerges as exemplary, cunning, wounded, and trapped by the male order that praises her.
Noun
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Their food might be the first mention in Talat’s many accolades, but their bar program can’t be ignored.
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Chosen by chefs, industry professionals and journalists and announced in Milan at the end of June, The Best Pizza Awards are not the only recent accolades for local pizza spots.
Verb
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Schroyer hails from the same state as the new Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, a former congressman.
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His Fieramonte Amarone Classico Riserva DOCG hails from a 1,361-foot-high vineyard, which benefits from optimal morning sun, constant air circulation, and pronounced day-to-night temperature variation during the ripening season.
Verb
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Philadelphia, the birthplace of America, is playing host to thousands of visitors and a number of events as the country celebrates 250 years over the Fourth of July weekend.
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One honors African women as the inventors of beer, another celebrates the Jazz District through the historic castle at 18th and Vine, while a third highlights hip-hop as the next chapter in the neighborhood’s musical history.
Noun
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Having earned top honors in Stakes company in four consecutive years, Hit Show has been a warrior.
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In fact, Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger not only wore the green dot in 2025 but was eventually rewarded with Defensive Rookie of the Year honors for his efforts.
Verb
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Miss Manners commends it as better than the usual aggressive-aggressive behavior — and more effective.
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Pat O'Donnell, executive director of SAG-AFTRA's Washington-Mid Atlantic Local, which represents hundreds of NPR journalists, commends the network's approach to making job cuts.
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“Lauds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lauds. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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