OVERPRAISING Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

overpraising

verb

present participle of overpraise

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. — Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025

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Jovovich wrapped up the sweet caption by praising her daughter’s strength, loyalty, and perseverance.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026
The two appear to have a good relationship following their divorce, especially since the Good Will Hunting star has been praising his ex in several interviews as of late.

— Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of praising

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San Jose Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky, after losing to the Senators on Saturday, called them the best team his team has faced all season, commending them for being fast, competitive and connected.

— Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Two Democratic political organizations are running adverts on the House’s bill to ban congressional stock trading, criticizing a Republican over the vote while commending a Democrat running in a different district for supporting the bill.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of commending

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Those of us who stayed until the end leapt to our feet, applauding and cheering for the actors, call after call.

— Keith McDermott, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026
Macklemore's defiant remarks drew mixed reactions online, with some social media users applauding his outspoken activism while others questioned his motives and accused him of being out of touch.

— Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of applauding

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The Republican National Committee joined Golden in congratulating LePage on the election results.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026
In the meantime, please join me in congratulating this new leadership team…I’m incredibly excited to get going.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of congratulating

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Guests have reported footsteps in the attic, the feeling of someone stroking their face, a shower rode repeatedly flying off the wall and loud noises from outside the front door when no one is there.

— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
There was only one other visitor, another mother stroking another small head.

— Fran Moreland Johns, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026

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Flare Jeans Flare jeans are especially flattering on petite frames, creating the illusion of longer legs while leaving plenty of room for fall footwear like combat boots and ankle booties.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
The regal-looking Oculus design is flattering in its curvilinear, embeds the diamond securely within its basket, and, once again, can go so far as to represent two lives uniting as one — sans borders, boundaries, or barriers.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

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