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

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. — 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