LAUREATING Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

laureating

verb

present participle of laureate

as in applauding

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Billboard also has an exclusive behind-the-scenes video of Jung Kook posing for the campaign, showing off his silky dance moves and applauding at the end of a successful shoot.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026
Delegates could be heard applauding inside the board room as the resolution was adopted ending the investigation after almost two decades.

— Stephanie Liechtenstein, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of applauding

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Many speakers, including former Sparks coach Michael Cooper and Lakers legend Magic Johnson, noted Leslie’s accomplishments while also saluting her as a kind person.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Later that year, despite federal and diplomatic pressure, the mayor insisted on having an Israeli military contingent march in the ticker tape parade saluting the troops of Operation Desert Storm up Broadway’s Canyon of Heroes.

— Herbert Block, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of saluting

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In praising Chatfield, Brown recalled a gathering at his home last year.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
The night before, Adria Petty, Tom’s daughter, offered the transition from the performance to the award segment, praising everyone involved for an unforgettable moment on the long tail her father left behind.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of praising

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Rich Sommer gives us the voice of Kavanaugh extolling the pleasures of beer and barking at senators who pointedly ask about the extent of his drinking.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 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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Securing city and state permits for ride-hailing and taxi operations is another step, according to Abuelsamid.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 19 Sep. 2026
According to a press release from their attorneys, Normandin and Parker established the Emily Normandin-Parker Foundation following their daughter's death to advocate for ride-hailing safety and corporate accountability.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of hailing

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The structure was built in 1872 (the hotel is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2022) and has survived through floods and epidemics of years past.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
However, Javier Sanoja made a diving stop on a 3-2 Ramirez grounder just into the outfield grass, throwing the rookie out and keeping the Cubs from celebrating.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

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