LAUREATES Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

laureates

verb

present tense third-person singular of laureate

as in cheers

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Todd Blanche has had some of his busiest weeks as attorney general ahead of the election, cannonballing into politically fraught cases as the president cheers him on.

— Perry Stein, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026
Share a draft with a friend who cheers you on, and notice how confidence grows.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of cheers

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Valdes applauds her patient’s athletic lifestyle and said several large studies back the benefits of finding a physical and social activity when dealing with cancer.

— Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Even so, Wilson applauds Hamilton for making classical studies popular and accessible through her vigorous writing style and skill as a storyteller.

— David Conrads, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of applauds

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Opened in 2019, The Hotel Zags Portland’s mod decor salutes its midcentury origins (its building dates back to 1962) while still feeling current.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Musgraves participated in all-star salutes to Parton on previous awards shows, while the country icon was still living.

— Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of salutes

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Shopping editor Audrey Lee, who tested an earlier iteration of the Evolution, praises its high level of comfort and cooling abilities.

— Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
Executive chef Marie Douroux at Virgin Hotels New Orleans praises these wood-growing fungi for their beauty as well as their flavor.

— Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of praises

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Unused Electronics Pope extols the virtues of clearing your house of all useless electronics.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026
Part of the success of the Dunwoody clinic stems from its presence on social media, where its co-founder extols therapies and treatments outside the realm of mainstream medicine.

— Carrie Teegardin, AJC.com, 8 June 2026

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