as in to salute
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laureate
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Billy Crystal and a stage filled with alums from Reiner’s beloved films saluted the actor, producer and director.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026 -
Official and community members alike saluted the work of the security guards and teachers in preventing a bigger tragedy.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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The gesture was acclaimed by supporters of a humble pope but attracted criticism from conservatives, who accused him of divesting the papacy of a sacred element.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Lúcio Costa, an urban planner, won with a design acclaimed almost unanimously by the judges.—
Sophia La Banca,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Mar. 2026
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These films are welcomed into the room and applauded for their craftsmanship, but they’re rarely offered a true seat at the head of the table.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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As clips of the anti-Trump messaging in Denver spread online, some commenters applauded the people or person responsible for the recording.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised them as American heroes.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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His decision to move into the Apostolic Palace has been praised in particular by conservative commentators who see it as a sign of respect for the papacy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The family tax credit — which has been hailed by advocates for helping to cut childhood poverty in Colorado by more than a third last year, according to recent research — is otherwise on the ropes, a possible casualty of the state’s ongoing budget woes.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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But like Cornbread, his father hails from Mississippi and grew up picking cotton.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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After the final whistle is blown on the games, be sure to celebrate, or cheer yourself up, at one of these areas in downtown Oklahoma City.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Early in the second quarter, James gave the fans even more to cheer about, catching a high lob pass from Marcus Smart and throwing down a one-handed dunk to oohs and aahs.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Trump, though quick to extol the damage that the military is inflicting on Iran, has still not laid out what goals would have to be accomplished to declare victory and end the American air campaign.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2026
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San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini has earned praise from every opposing coach across the league in his first two NHL seasons, and Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff also took a minute Tuesday to extoll the 19-year-old’s virtues.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Laureate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laureate. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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