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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Other commenters praised Shepard for genuinely prioritizing Bell's desires on the holiday.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
11 May 2026 -
Postecoglou memorably praised them after Bergvall scored in Spurs’ 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the first leg of last season’s Carabao Cup semi-final.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Supporters of the rule change have applauded the move, calling it a victory for gun owners.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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At the time, Jim ranked Microsoft third after Alphabet and Amazon, whose capex outlook hikes were applauded by the market.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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In 2024, he was commended for making 43 such arrests.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Supervisor Jim Desmond must be commended for making fire preparedness a top priority.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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She was congratulated by Larson after the announcement at Goodwin University in East Hartford.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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John Kehriotis, a Kings minority owner, sat next to him and congratulated him.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Lee Cronin was both flattered and frightened when Jason Blum suggested titling his The Mummy reimagining as Lee Cronin’s The Mummy.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2026
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So you’re always flattered when people just want to have a conversation.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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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 for 30 to 35 mins, switching the positions of the trays about halfway through, until the knots are puffed up and golden.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
2 May 2026
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The gently puffed sleeves offer a unique silhouette, and the knit detailing adds extra flair.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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“Overpraised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpraised. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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