1
as in to celebrate
to proclaim the glory of
hymns that praise God
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as in to applaud
to declare enthusiastic approval of
the school volunteers were praised for their excellent work in the reading program
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as in acclaim
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Recent Examples of praise
Lincee Ray, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
The incoming president has praised Modi, and his nominee for director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, is a Hindu nationalist with ties to India’s governing party.
—Daniel Block, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
Keaton Bell, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Cabello took to Instagram over the weekend to congratulate the stars and to sing its praises, literally.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Mercy follows and Claire praises the woman for being calm in the operating room.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
The incoming president has praised Modi, and his nominee for director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, is a Hindu nationalist with ties to India’s governing party.
—Daniel Block, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
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Her confidence paid off in spades when Night Time, My Time dropped to unanimous praise from critics and fans, becoming one of the most influential records of its era.
—Keaton Bell, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Cabello took to Instagram over the weekend to congratulate the stars and to sing its praises, literally.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for praise
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Centuries later in England, people would place candles in their windows to celebrate the arrival of Christmas.Roger Sands, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Cyber Monday 2024 is technically celebrated tomorrow, December 2.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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When the title was finished, Courtney applauded her work.Emy LaCroix, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Mayor Brandon Scott and Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley both applauded the work of the people involved in the investigation.Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 25 Nov. 2024
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Conceived and directed by Stephen Sachs, this documentary drama about a family divided by the Jan. 6 insurrection had its world premiere in Los Angeles before opening in New York to further acclaim.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Focus Features released it in the U.S. on October 25, following the film’s premiere to critical acclaim at the Telluride Film Festival.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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May God continue to bless her in good health, love and joy!Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Newer directors — and there are some that are geniuses out of the box, God bless them — but some of them want to control it too much.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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Exhibitors totalled 1,950 and hailed from a total of 36 countries.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 28 Nov. 2024
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Both women are being hailed for their performances in the Jon Chu directed musical.Lisa Respers France, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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And Recognition Rewards Innovative Ideas At Work Creating an environment that fosters curiosity also involves offering supportive feedback and recognition.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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But which of his many '90s characters gets him the most recognition?Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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Holst leaves the listener in the far removes of outer space, with Neptune being a study in musical mysticism, highlighted by a hidden hymning women’s chorus, as if heard from a mysterious distance.Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2023
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His own work reflects a lifelong love of reading in many genres, and his books brim with the testimonies of poets, artists, and mystics who hymn the delights of sentience.Nick Romeo, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2023
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While the bikes look exotic (kudos to the styling team), they are priced and designed for India - so far.Bill Roberson, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
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For those going the vintage route, kudos to any guest who turns up at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in an archival Balmain frock dating between 1955 and 1958—the period when Lagerfeld served as Pierre Balmain’s assistant.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2023
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“Praise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praise. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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