laureating

Definition of laureatingnext
present participle of laureate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for laureating
Verb
  • Amazingly, Exposure contestants go through hours of practice and performance each day without ever seeming to tire, and along with the competitive spirit, there’s a real sense of community, with skaters constantly encouraging, applauding, and appreciating each other.
    Lonnie Burstein Hewitt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
  • When the final number was finished, the three eldest boys came to the fore on the catwalk mini stage underneath a shower of confetti and took a bow, with Mom and Dad now in the background, applauding politely but proudly.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • As part of saluting the filmmakers, actors, and artisans responsible for some of the most exciting cinematic works of the year, Thomas next ruminated on the true meaning of both activism and, ahem, IndieWire.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2025
  • Instead, the 85-year-old leaves on her own terms, her faculties intact, a generation of Democrats saluting her legacy.
    Molly Ball, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The crowd continued cheering for minutes, even-handed in volume but consistent nonetheless, until Lee reemerged with a miniature curtsey, just barely hiding the biggest grin of the night.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The sickle cell community reacted with enthusiastic support, cheering Cohen on in person and virtually.
    Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Hudson has heard from studio heads, producers and other past collaborators praising her work.
    David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
  • In a post on X, Huberman shared the White House’s graphic of the new pyramid, praising the decisions that were made.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • During the trip, Zahn kept calling Gomez extolling the costumes and the wacky splendor of the whole event.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The Illinois Office of Tourism released a video message from Governor JB Pritzker extolling the deep ties between Illinois and Canada.
    Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Lucid Group, Nuro, and Uber have unveiled the production-intent robotaxi that will power their upcoming global autonomous ride-hailing service.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Assisted-driving tech is also considered a precursor to fully autonomous cars, which analysts say can unlock huge new markets for ride-hailing fleets as well as personal self-driving vehicles.
    Nora Eckert, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The air is thick with chants celebrating his milestone.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Nebraska tied the game with an extra point after Missouri students rushed the field, celebrating an apparent victory.
    The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Now, liberals are lauding its return.
    Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Earlier this year at Coachella, funk forefather George Clinton gifted Leon Thomas a custom hat, lauding him as one of the contemporary torchbearers of the genre.
    Kyle Denis, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Laureating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laureating. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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