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
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  • Even the interpolations of rap gems thanks to Hov’s live band 1500 or Nothin’ and previous invitees salute the genre’s history.
    — Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Stein was more delighted that the Portuguese newspapers saluted Celtic for their style.
    — Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of salute
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  • The Only Living Pickpocket in New York from Sony Pictures Classics, critically acclaimed and starring John Turturro, opened in 6 theaters to $156k.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Its award-winning and critically acclaimed films reach 300 million people worldwide in 180 countries and 33 languages across the global National Geographic channels and direct-to-consumer platforms Disney+ and Hulu.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of acclaim
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  • Everyone in the audience was laughing and applauding, thinking Molière’s intense coughing fit was comedic gold, until their laughter turned to horror.
    — Gates McFadden, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Fans applauded while a tribute video that the Pelicans produced for McCollum played on the videoboards above the court.
    — Brett Martel, AJC.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of applaud
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  • The self-styling of Rider’s shows has been widely praised, as has the scenography of the re-see, which offers an original approach to presenting products through accumulation, layering and a play on color variations or monochromatic schemes.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Paul praised the concept of residential cruising but said the shipowner lacked the expertise to make the business financially sustainable.
    — Sopheng Cheang, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of praise
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  • But what advocates hailed as a vehicle for democratic governance also has unleashed attack ads, seven-figure war chests and hardball politics.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Intismeran uses messenger RNA technology, the same platform pioneered in the development of Covid vaccines that’s hailed for how quickly it can be rolled out.
    — David Cox, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of hail
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  • Children may wonder how America came to include millions who cheer, say, the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
    — Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The ruling — forceful, unequivocal and based on several of the same arguments made by Bennett and Sanchez — was cheered by state officials and voting rights groups.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of cheer
Verb
  • Speakers extolled the project’s potential effects as renderings of the development and soccer-related video footage played on a big screen behind the stage.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Ellison has long extolled his love of movies and appeared at the CinemaCon movie theater owners convention earlier this year to reiterate his commitment to theatrical releases.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of extol
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