as in praising
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 overpraising
The result is sometimes overpraising, overprotection, and overindulging children, mixing emotional intensity with economic privilege in ways that breed entitlement.
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Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpraising
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Perry officially kicked off the screening by praising his star Shannon Thornton, best known for her role as Miss Mississippi on Katori Hall’s hit Starz show P-Valley.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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Patteron burst out laughing and praising her roast.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Praise abounded for the 36-year-old, with three fellow veterans commending Rojas not just for his play, but also for his demeanor.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Fort Worth school board trustee Tobi Jackson, whose district overlapped with Bivens’, also put out a call for prayer while commending Bivens on her years of service to the city.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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Amazingly, Exposure contestants go through hours of practice and performance each day without ever seeming to tire, and along with the competitive spirit, there’s a real sense of community, with skaters constantly encouraging, applauding, and appreciating each other.—
Lonnie Burstein Hewitt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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When the final number was finished, the three eldest boys came to the fore on the catwalk mini stage underneath a shower of confetti and took a bow, with Mom and Dad now in the background, applauding politely but proudly.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The post was met with some excited comments from fans congratulating Bickerstaff on the accomplishment.—
Anne Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Singletary was joined by cast members McKenna Grace, Whitney Peak and Joseph Zada congratulating him.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sometimes just stroking the ball to the other field, as Andres Gimenez did to drive in a run, or rolling one through the hole as Addison Barger did for an RBI in that inning, works just as well.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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One game, especially one so dominated by the defense, certainly isn’t enough to decide whether this is even an issue, but noted QB whisperer O’Connell has to be stroking his chin.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These patch pockets contribute to the trouser-like style while also providing a flattering accent around shoppers’ waist.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Its loose, drapey fit is flattering and creates an effortless, classy look.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Overpraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpraising. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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