lauds 1 of 2

plural of laud

lauds

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of laud

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lauds
Verb
William Godwin’s novel Fleetwood (1805) also lauds a married woman as an excellent walker. Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025 Ray lauds the magnificence of the locale, surrounded by mountainous views and rich greenery almost as beautiful as his bride. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lauds
Noun
  • Since taking the reins as the CEO of its racing division in late 2016, Brown has overseen McLaren’s evolution from a team stuck in the shadow of past glories to one that now sits atop the F1 world once more.
    Luke Smith, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
  • The poet’s reminiscences form the core of several poems that rank among the glories of twentieth-century American literature.
    Dan Chiasson, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • But more than anything else, Truwit applauds her friend's character and selflessness.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
  • George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes applauds from the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on August 3, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary.
    Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Our expert reviews of JBL headphones consistently praises the brand for balancing strong sound with everyday value, and this pair fits right into that category.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Tropp also praises the Mission Beach and Pacific Beach communities for their dining options, small businesses, open spaces and entertainment venues.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • During its run, This Is Us was nominated 39 times at the Emmy Awards, winning four accolades overall.
    Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The accolades keep coming for Lilo, the immersive 22-seat fine-dining restaurant that opened in April in Carlsbad.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Xiao Yi Wang-Beckvall hails from Hawaii but has been primarily playing the Asia/Australia circuit this year.
    Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Bach Mai, who hails from Texas, expresses that RAISEfashion has been highly supportive of his namesake brand.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • No one who celebrates the loss of human life should be anywhere near children.
    Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Enough expressions of preference create a sort of consensus, one that celebrates the uncertainty that comes with ranking players.
    The Athletic NHL, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Mara Brock Akil is set to receive one of the industry’s highest honors at this year’s Hollywood Confidential, where the trailblazing writer and producer will be celebrated with the ICON Award.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Michelle graduated with honors from Florida International University and was a 2025 National Press Foundation Covering Workplace Mental Health fellow and a 2020-2021 Poynter-Koch Media & Journalism fellow.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Broncos head coach Sean Payton regularly commends Lazzaro’s work, both in terms of on-field data and research, and also in the scouting and draft realms.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025

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“Lauds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lauds. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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