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as in celebrated
to proclaim the glory of
hymns that praise God
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as in applauded
to declare enthusiastic approval of
the school volunteers were praised for their excellent work in the reading program
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Recent Examples of praised
This novel was nominated for the Booker prize in 2021 and was praised for being genre-bending.
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Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Chu praised Kerstein, likening the art of editing each musical number to a different puzzle.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
The Tennessee Titans received a conditional draft pick in exchange for Jones, who praised the Tennessee rookie quarterback.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
After a limited release last year, the Evo SL got its wide launch this spring and has been widely praised for its versatility.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
After the game, Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer praised the group's resilience.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
When speaking to cohost Julianne Hough before receiving her scores, Earle praised her partner for providing the same kind of tough, yet helpful feedback that Burke was about to offer.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
McGraw also praised the doctor who did his double knee replacement surgeries, as that doctor was in the crowd.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule praised the USC quarterback’s development during a press conference on Monday.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Amber McBride, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Chu praised Kerstein, likening the art of editing each musical number to a different puzzle.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
The Tennessee Titans received a conditional draft pick in exchange for Jones, who praised the Tennessee rookie quarterback.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
After a limited release last year, the Evo SL got its wide launch this spring and has been widely praised for its versatility.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
After the game, Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer praised the group's resilience.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
When speaking to cohost Julianne Hough before receiving her scores, Earle praised her partner for providing the same kind of tough, yet helpful feedback that Burke was about to offer.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
McGraw also praised the doctor who did his double knee replacement surgeries, as that doctor was in the crowd.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule praised the USC quarterback’s development during a press conference on Monday.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for praised
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But the aftershocks of his success are also being felt more than 8,000 miles away in cities across the world’s most populous country, where his ascent is both celebrated and criticized.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement Attorney General Pam Bondi, meanwhile, celebrated the decision and reiterated the Administration’s resolve to push back against freedoms of gender identity and expression.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Participants at the panel applauded the program but said a few adjustments would give major studios more confidence in utilizing it.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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One reviewer applauded its multipurpose design and used it as a serving tray for hors d'oeuvres and to display their electric candles.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Taking the podium, Jaramillo humbly thanked Hudak and his fellow officers for their support and Mayor Vince Lago praised Jaramillo, saying the city was blessed to have him and assured him that Coral Gables would always stand behind him.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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And we are blessed beyond measure to have loved and been loved by this noble giant of a man.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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At the tributes, everyone hailed Sid Caesar as one of the great comics, yet no one knew what to do with him.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Tsitsipas was an alternate for the event, hailed even more so than Medvedev and Zverev as the Next Big Thing with his highlight-reel attack and flowing one-handed backhand.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Artist David Banner, Pastor Shirley Caesar and business entrepreneur Janice Bryant Howroyd will be saluted at the 2025 HBCU Honors.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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Fire Rescue trucks hung a giant American flag, and officers saluted as Cajuso’s body was carried away in an ambulance.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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While having tea with Wiggins, Charles commended Chatfield’s treatment and recovery rate.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
7 Nov. 2025
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Nikola Jurkovic, a member of technical staff at the influential METR AI research center, commended the paper’s contributions.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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Over the last five decades, artist and filmmaker Lynn Hershman Leeson has been internationally acclaimed for her art and films.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Prey remains the most critically acclaimed in the alien series at 94%.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Praised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praised. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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