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
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TikTok users have praised Worley for saving Juni, leading to more than 1,600 comments on the TikTok video so far.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025 -
Hobbs' approach, which was the result of a complex collaboration between academic experts, state leaders and local stakeholders, has been widely praised.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Ripa kicked off Wednesday's edition of Live by telling the audience about Gelman's induction into the organization at the New York City ceremony as the studio crowd applauded.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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By the end of the speech, some members of the crowd stood and some lightly applauded.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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After the race, Five-time Nürburgring 24 Hours winner Timo Bernhard got emotional about Verstappen's feat and commended the driver for bringing attention to endurance racing.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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In a press release, the company commended the work of Söderström and Norström, who became co-Presidents of Spotify in 2023, calling this a development that solidifies the company's new leadership structure.—
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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Both Jeremy and Evi joined the couple for their engagement festivities and congratulated them in separate Instagram Stories.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Trump, in a post on his social media app Truth Social shortly after the verdict, congratulated Bondi and Blanche on the conviction and thanked the Secret Service agent who spotted Routh running from the site of the crime.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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The fundamental truth that Madrid look a long way from finding their best, have many problems to deal with, and that recent results perhaps flattered Alonso’s side.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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To put it mildly, we’re flattered.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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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
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Bake until puffed and set, about 30 minutes.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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Made with soft, stretchy, and skin-friendly materials, this piece is comfy but is classy enough for the office thanks to an elegant neckline, quality craftsmanship, and puffed sleeves.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Overpraised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpraised. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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