laureating

verb

present participle of laureate
as in applauding

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laureating
  1. applauding
  2. saluting
  3. cheering
  4. praising
  5. acclaiming
  6. extolling
  7. hailing
  8. celebrating
Verb
  • The audience, which was heavily pro-Bass, eventually started applauding more and more of Raman’s responses.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • That was because the player being replaced — match-winner Will Lankshear — took more than 10 seconds to depart while applauding the supporters.
    — George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of applauding
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  • Before saluting the judges, Rivera embraced her coach Anna Liukin for a long-winded hug.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Following Wednesday's funeral service, firefighters and residents lined roadways and overpasses, many saluting as police vehicles escorted a procession of five white hearses.
    — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of saluting
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  • And cheering parents showed up in Trojan shirts and gear freshly purchased on campus.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The legendary Carnegie Deli, one of the city’s most iconic delicatessen restaurants, is apparently returning to Midtown after a 10-year absence, with pastrami and corned beef fans cheering in anticipation.
    — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheering
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  • Nixon also responded to a question about the DSA praising Fidel Castro recently on the anniversary of his birthday.
    — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Mourinho stressed that actions speak louder than words, praising his squad's growing unity and dedication.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of praising
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  • In speeches acclaiming our nation and our leader, we will be told that we (some of us, anyway) are divinely chosen.
    — Jim Rasenberger, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
Definition of acclaiming
Verb
  • Last week, Ellison attempted a high-profile reputation reboot, extolling his love for movies and blaming politics for opposition to the deal.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Clicking it gets a note extolling the virtues of upgrading to the premium edition.
    — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026
Definition of extolling
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  • The San Francisco ride-hailing company has added the new feature to its teen accounts program, designed to ensure safety and transparency when younger riders are traveling alone.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Prices will compare to other ride-hailing services, Bonelli said, and could change based on demand.
    — Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of hailing
Verb
  • According to Hollywood insider Rob Shuter, a public tribute celebrating Parton’s remarkable life and career is reportedly in the works—and Swift may be involved.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Glenn Pysher, known to his family and friends as Bubba, spent Saturday night celebrating with friends at a local bar in Upper Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania.
    — Tom Hanson, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebrating
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“Laureating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laureating. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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