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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
That message has pleased some on the right, who have praised Paramount over its decision to buy The Free Press, cut ties with Stephen Colbert, and bring back one of the president’s favorite film franchises.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Frank repeatedly praised their resilience and ability to respond to setbacks during his reign, but that mainly happened in away matches.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The Park Ridge Fire Department got a new fire station last year, and Chief Jeff Sorensen praised it.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … SKIN IN THE GAME — Content creator tests viral drink praised for key health benefits.
—FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Walz praised Gandhi for her leadership during troubled times at the agency.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 2026
Michael Coard, a Philadelphia attorney and activist who leads the group Avenging the Ancestors Coalition, praised the ruling.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
However, the priest has been praised by progressives for his academic achievements and his efforts to assist the poor.
—Manuel Rueda, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
But fans have widely praised Parker's vision and adherence to the source material.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
Max Tani, semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Frank repeatedly praised their resilience and ability to respond to setbacks during his reign, but that mainly happened in away matches.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The Park Ridge Fire Department got a new fire station last year, and Chief Jeff Sorensen praised it.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … SKIN IN THE GAME — Content creator tests viral drink praised for key health benefits.
—FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Walz praised Gandhi for her leadership during troubled times at the agency.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 2026
Michael Coard, a Philadelphia attorney and activist who leads the group Avenging the Ancestors Coalition, praised the ruling.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
However, the priest has been praised by progressives for his academic achievements and his efforts to assist the poor.
—Manuel Rueda, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
But fans have widely praised Parker's vision and adherence to the source material.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for praised
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On Thursday night, Alexander Wang celebrated the ribbon-cutting for The Wang Contemporary — a cultural platform dedicated to supporting and amplifying Asian and Asian American creatives — with a starry celebration that drew industry insiders and celebrities alike.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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Her mission is to build environments, both digital and in real life, where support is felt, stories are honored, and life’s most meaningful chapters are celebrated.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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In a conversation hosted by the Italian Cultural Institute in Miami in conjunction with the Miami opening, Monsignor Alberto Rocca of Milan’s Pinocoteca Ambrosiano, applauded D&G’s use of the Catholic symbols so integral to Italian culture.—
Jane Wooldridge,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Council member Linea Palmisano gave the declaration to the family and applauded Minneapolis police for their heroic acts on the day that two children were killed and 21 others were injured.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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So far, the closest person the 2020s have to fill that slot is Glen Powell, a native of the Lone Star State blessed with a smile that melts butter and and aw-shucks amiability.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
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Michelangelo thus placed himself among the blessed in heaven, but also made it into a joke.—
Virginia Raguin,
The Conversation,
19 Feb. 2026
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While second-year coach Dusty May’s Michigan squad has been hailed for unselfishness, Jon Scheyer’s Blue Devils showed more versatility on the offensive end.—
Ben Nuckols,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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While second-year coach Dusty May’s Michigan squad has been hailed for unselfishness, Jon Scheyer’s Blue Devils showed more versatility on the offensive end.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Royal Air Force performed a fighter-jet flyover of central London, as guns saluted from Hyde Park and the Tower.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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Yet while Alfa Romeo recently saluted its magnum opus with a new 33 Stradale based on sibling marque Maserati’s MC20 supercar, the R33 from Automotive Artisans is far closer to the original.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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Moreso, Cronin commended Dailey for telling his teammates to fight.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Police commended the neighbor who made the 911 call.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Hollywood Bowl performance features soloist Lakecia Benjamin, acclaimed for her 2020 album of John and Alice Coltrane compositions.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, the last truly acclaimed Shakespeare on Broadway was 2014’s Twelfth Night, which was produced by the London’s Globe theater and won Mark Rylance a Tony.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Praised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praised. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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