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laureate

verb

Definition of laureatenext
as in to salute

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laureate
  1. salute
  2. acclaim
  3. applaud
  4. praise
  5. hail
  6. cheer
  7. extol
Verb
  • The portions of the ceremony that salute the broadcast network programs tend to be nostalgia driven.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Duran Duran joins a small circle of acts who’ve been saluted by the Royal Mail with special stamp issues, AC/DC, The Who and Spice Girls among them.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of salute
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  • As Navarro smiled and acclaimed the crowd, Boisson smashed her racket on the court directly behind her.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The documentary was directed by British filmmakers Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, already acclaimed for their indie rock doc chops.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of acclaim
Verb
  • All but one of his Sox teammates lined up down the left-field line to applaud Vasil, one of the more popular players in the clubhouse.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • When 32-year-old Alom teaches one of her students a move and the student successfully executes it, the others applaud and cheer her on.
    — Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of applaud
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  • Last week, Lucas praised the team for offering to cover the debt costs, reducing the risk to the city budget.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
  • In its reporting, Southern Living magazine praised the fan-favorite destination for its charming downtown and proximity to scenic views.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of praise
Verb
  • Securing city and state permits for ride-hailing and taxi operations is another step, according to Abuelsamid.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio, whose deputies played a leading role in the discussions, hailed the agreement.
    — Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of hail
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  • The audience got on their feet cheering them on, including her daughter Everly, 13, partner Steve Kazee and bestie Emmanuelle Chriqui.
    — Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
  • French, the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner, uploaded a series of posts on X on Sunday targeting a diverse group of students cheering for the Longhorns after their Saturday win over Ohio State at a Texas football game.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of cheer
Verb
  • Rich Sommer gives us the voice of Kavanaugh extolling the pleasures of beer and barking at senators who pointedly ask about the extent of his drinking.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Unused Electronics Pope extols the virtues of clearing your house of all useless electronics.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of extol
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“Laureate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laureate. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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