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overpraised

verb

past tense of overpraise
as in praised
to praise too much proud parents are likely to overpraise their children for their earnest efforts at making handicrafts

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpraised
  1. praised
  2. applauded
  3. commended
  4. congratulated
  5. flattered
  6. adulated
  7. puffed
Verb
  • Gray praised the producers and actors who helped bring the film to life and reflected on his early dreams of being a filmmaker.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Others praised the comfortable handles, sleek look, and substantial weight.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of praised
Verb
  • He also was applauded by many people for his actions on the sideline.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
  • In July, the Whiteman Airport Coalition applauded Moreno for her important coverage of a brush fire.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of applauded
Verb
  • But several people who spoke during the board meeting commended students who took part in the walkout and asked they not be punished for their advocacy.
    — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Marcarelli commended his firefighters for their response to the tragic incident.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of commended
Verb
  • The veteran coach congratulated his team for the win and quickly pivoted to yelling about mental mistakes that kept Houston County in the game.
    — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Fineman, 38, congratulated the newest SNL cast members in her own Instagram post after the big reveal.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of congratulated
Verb
  • Booking reports in dollars but earns mostly in other currencies, and a weak dollar flattered early-year headline growth by several points.
    — Isabella Gao, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue should be flattered.
    — Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of flattered
Verb
  • Turkey’s TB2s became adulated in Ukraine for striking Russian tanks advancing on Kyiv at the start of that war in early 2022.
    — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Definition of adulated
Verb
  • Essentially a giant popover, this savory Dutch baby emerges from the oven dramatically puffed, with crisp edges and a tender, eggy center.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Bake until the focaccia is set and slightly puffed and registers an internal temperature of 190°F, 18 to 22 minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of puffed
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“Overpraised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpraised. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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