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
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  • But the design quickly sparked backlash and support online, with some applauding the farm's call for civil discourse and others questioning why Kirk was chosen as the face of one of the attraction's biggest annual draws.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Chelsea supporters at Craven Cottage responded by applauding Fernandez and singing his name.
    — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 26 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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  • Rome — Rome’s ancient Colosseum, where gladiators were once gored by wild animals to the delight of cheering crowds, has never exactly been associated with safety.
    — Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Since 2024, Sabalenka has been in a relationship with Brazilian businessman Georgios Frangulis, who’s often seen cheering for her at major games.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheering
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  • Carlson praising a member of the Democratic Party is more threatening to Vance than Carlson praising an apologist for the National Socialist German Workers’ Party.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The video of the confrontation has drawn more than 64,000 likes, with many commenters praising Opperman as a small-town hero.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 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
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  • 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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  • People rush to work, hailing matatus along the roadside as vendors set up for the day.
    — Michael Kaloki, NPR, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In July, California’s Public Utilities Commission approved new incentives of up to $20,300 for ride-hailing app drivers to buy or lease new zero-emission vehicles, and often now, ride hailers can choose to be picked up by an EV on the apps.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of hailing
Verb
  • The shifting movie landscape Cinema operators, studios and analysts are celebrating the strong summer, citing a return to pre-pandemic normalcy, but industry dynamics have shifted.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Coach will be celebrating its 85th anniversary with a party right after its show at Pier 36.
    — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of celebrating
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