PRAISED Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

praised

verb

past tense of praise

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 Pembroke Pines Police Chief Jose Vargas on Wednesday made the decision to shut down all license-plate cameras in the city, a decision urged by Mayor Angelo Castillo and praised by commissioners during their regular meeting Thursday night. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026 Speaking outside the court Friday, defense attorney Kevin Reddington praised Clancy for enduring in such a difficult situation. — Carmel Wroth, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026 Like Dykes, Pimpton praised the way Craig has continued to approach practice and film study. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026 Head coach Eli Drinkwitz praised his team’s first-half performance but was displeased with the lack of intensity and sloppiness by reserves in the second half. — Pj Green september 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026 The Life of a Showgirl singer also praised Hadid’s character. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026 Vitello praised Basabe for getting down a sacrifice bunt one night after his throwing error cost them the game. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 In a statement, Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador praised the court’s decision. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026 The step also was praised by the nonprofit Common Sense Media. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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Bieber celebrated her eighth wedding anniversary with husband Justin on a scenic vacation, which is where said sweater-season nails made their appearance.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Sep. 2026
The Etruscan painted tombs of Tarquinia, Italy, dating from around the 7th to the 1st century BCE, have long been celebrated for their vivid iconography and remarkable state of preservation.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of celebrated

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He also was applauded by many people for his actions on the sideline.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
The group People Not Politicians Missouri, which sponsored the redistricting referendum, applauded the Supreme Court decisions that left the state court ruling in place.

— DAVID A. LIEB, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of applauded

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Charlotte is blessed with a bounty of bakeries stocking fresh cakes, cupcakes, croissants and other treats to soothe your sweet tooth.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026
Not for nothing has White Barn Inn been blessed with just about every hospitality and dining award possible—from the endless applause of regional magazines and AAA five diamond ratings to a spot on Traveler's Gold List.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of blessed

Verb

An irritated Pitts hailed a cab and headed down the West Side Highway.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
The unusual circumstances that piqued the interest of casual players was hailed as a once-in-a-lifetime gift that would widen the playing field for gaming consumers.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of hailed

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Hillary Clinton, who also saluted Parton, said Steinem's activism was built on optimism despite abundant roadblocks for women.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
She was saluted by the Recording Academy in 2024 with the Lifetime Achievement Award, and the previous year received the National Medals of Arts, the United States’ highest award given to artists and their patrons.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of saluted

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Nine individuals commended the Republicans on court for leading the charge to cut spending and decrease the burden on taxpayers.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026
The 28-year-old delivered a pair of stellar plays, both of which Macdonald commended him on.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of commended

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Starring Birbiglia, Keegan-Michael Key, Gillian Jacobs, Kate Micucci, Tami Sagher and Chris Gethard, that critically acclaimed SXSW dramedy released in 2016.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026
Many viewers praised the former child star as the beating heart of the series, and it was critically acclaimed.

— Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

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