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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
Councilman Jimmy Inman also praised the late man in an emotional Facebook post.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
McMahon praised Wagner for complying with federal guidelines in a DOE press release.
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Elijah Polance,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2026
Leaders from India’s ruling Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have publicly praised bhajan clubbing gatherings.
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Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
After watching Jovic’s rise this season, Pegula praised her competitive instincts and rapid adjustment to grass.
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Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
The 75-year-old actor regularly appears at military and veterans' events and has praised the country's freedoms and opportunities in past interviews.
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Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
PCMag expert Brian Westover praised the Surface Pro 2025 in his review, highlighting its seamless integration of AI tools through Windows 11 Copilot and calling it a standout for its intelligent features and robust hardware.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
3 July 2026
The coalition of groups associated with the lawsuit praised the ruling.
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Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Wilson praised Gilbert's record of public service, including his time as mayor of Miami Gardens.
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Manuel Bojorquez,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
McMahon praised Wagner for complying with federal guidelines in a DOE press release.
—
Elijah Polance,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2026
Leaders from India’s ruling Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have publicly praised bhajan clubbing gatherings.
—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
After watching Jovic’s rise this season, Pegula praised her competitive instincts and rapid adjustment to grass.
—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
The 75-year-old actor regularly appears at military and veterans' events and has praised the country's freedoms and opportunities in past interviews.
—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
PCMag expert Brian Westover praised the Surface Pro 2025 in his review, highlighting its seamless integration of AI tools through Windows 11 Copilot and calling it a standout for its intelligent features and robust hardware.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
3 July 2026
The coalition of groups associated with the lawsuit praised the ruling.
—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Wilson praised Gilbert's record of public service, including his time as mayor of Miami Gardens.
—
Manuel Bojorquez,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for praised
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Sonoma, long celebrated for wine, has emerged as a premier food destination.
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She was also celebrated with a career-spanning tribute featuring many of the artists who have followed in her wake.
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As Guo left the courtroom after the sentencing, supporters applauded and shouted toward him.
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The American Principles Project, a right-wing advocacy group that has helped states draft laws to restrict transgender rights, applauded Tuesday’s ruling.
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Midway through the service, the bishop blessed the shrine grounds with holy water.
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He has been blessed with terrific talent but clearly has melded that talent to win games and keep the clubhouse on the same page.
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Liberal groups and many voting rights experts also hailed the ruling as a win for voters.
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The first season of Beef wasn’t just critically acclaimed; it was widely hailed as an avatar of post-pandemic rage.
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The Angels then saluted Ward, a member of the major league team for eight seasons, with a tribute video in the middle of the first inning.
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Industry heavyweights also saluted the executive.
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Donning a loud orange and curly wig, Tel commended KC for its hospitality as a host city.
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As free press advocates rail against the privacy act lawsuit, Fox News commended the stay in a statement shared with The Guardian.
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The team behind the popular and acclaimed Buckhead restaurant the Chastain has announced a second concept opening in 2027.
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The first season of Beef wasn’t just critically acclaimed; it was widely hailed as an avatar of post-pandemic rage.
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“Praised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praised. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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