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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Verb
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The grappa is poured, and praised.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026 -
The activist Charlie Kirk praised him onstage.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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And so the crowd applauded Robinson, even as he was awarded a flagrant foul, for his aggression.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Some attendees held oversized signs and posters in support of their graduates, while others cheered and applauded as students crossed the stage to receive their diplomas.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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In a statement, the Sheriff’s Office commended the two bystanders, saying their actions stopped the attack and likely prevented additional injuries.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
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Israel's public security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, who oversees the police, also commended the work of the security forces that apprehended him.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Riquelme congratulated Pérez and accepted the result.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Members of the royal family also congratulated the couple on their new addition, including Prince William and Kate Middleton, who wrote a congratulatory message on their official Instagram account.—
Audrey Schmidt,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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One reader even wrote in to pitch the Sacramento Bees — and we’re certainly flattered.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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Sometimes they are flattered, invited inside, and quietly stripped of their sharp edges.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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The ring of pastry was crisp and impressively puffed, like a peacock’s display of courtship.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 June 2026
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Fry, gently agitating fritters to ensure even browning until golden brown, puffed, and cooked through (a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean), 3 to 4 minutes.—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
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“Overpraised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpraised. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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