laureated

verb

past tense of laureate
as in applauded

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  1. applauded
  2. acclaimed
  3. saluted
  4. cheered
  5. hailed
  6. praised
  7. extolled
  8. lauded
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  • Johnson, of Louisiana, applauded Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, and others on the panel for moving swiftly to advance the resolution and unlock what would be Republicans’ third reconciliation bill this Congress.
    — Kevin Freking, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • The chamber, filled with a number of Democratic and Republican senators, applauded after she was sworn in.
    — Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of applauded
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  • Pattinson joins the ranks, as does acclaimed Ivorian actor Isaach De Bankolé, who plays Farok, a disenchanted Fedaykin death commando (essentially, a former Atreides guard).
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2026
  • The team behind the popular and acclaimed Buckhead restaurant the Chastain has announced a second concept opening in 2027.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of acclaimed
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  • The Angels then saluted Ward, a member of the major league team for eight seasons, with a tribute video in the middle of the first inning.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 June 2026
  • Industry heavyweights also saluted the executive.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026
Definition of saluted
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  • Rather than merely sign the bill and move on, Newsom on Wednesday cheered it.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • Then Trout had an exceptionally rare experience, a visiting player cheered at the home of the boo.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of cheered
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  • After years of lobbying, the 40% tax relief on movies of up to £15M ($20M) budget was hailed by the likes of Christopher Nolan, Ridley Scott and Barbara Broccoli when it was finally introduced in the spring of 2024.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 July 2026
  • The fact that the lights stayed on is being hailed by industry group Concentric Energy Advisors as direct validation of recent, heavy capital spending.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of hailed
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  • Councilman Jimmy Inman also praised the late man in an emotional Facebook post.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • McMahon praised Wagner for complying with federal guidelines in a DOE press release.
    — Elijah Polance, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Definition of praised
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  • Out of that knowledge comes a tradition of broader democracy extolled by some of black America’s most celebrated heroes.
    — Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
  • These are the ones that’ve been extolled by professors and critics.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Definition of extolled
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  • Her latest record is garnering significant critical acclaim, as Confessions II is widely being lauded as her best album since 2005’s original Confessions on a Dance Floor.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
  • Agriculture groups have lauded the H-2A bill for its efforts to keep costs stable for farmers.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2026
Definition of lauded
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“Laureated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laureated. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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