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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
Peppa Pig’s latest season features a storyline about George’s deaf diagnosis and new hearing aid, a move praised by parents and advocates alike.
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Hannah Silverman, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
Raskin praised Huffman for speaking out for the separation of church and state while showing respect for all religions and without attacking people for their faith.
—Alexei Koseff, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026
Alamy; Getty Images; Hulton Archive Streisand praised Redford’s advocacy for freedom of the press, fostering rising artistic voices at his Sundance Institute in Utah and protecting the natural environment.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Healey also praised already existing infrastructure, like Vineyard Wind, the offshore wind energy source that finished construction on Friday.
—Kristina Rex, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Miller praised his most experienced players — Tramon Mark, Jordan Pope and Chendall Weaver — for setting the tone over the last few days.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
On the defensive line, Simmons praised Nathan Jennings, who played 16 games in the past two years as a South Alabama backup.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
And Payton has praised Dobbins to reporters throughout the year, enamored with the spirited presence of a running back who chose specifically to rehab a midseason Lisfranc injury in Denver to stick around the team rather than have surgery elsewhere.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Eldest daughter Rumer praised her parents’ co-parenting relationship while speaking to People in 2021.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Hannah Silverman, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
Raskin praised Huffman for speaking out for the separation of church and state while showing respect for all religions and without attacking people for their faith.
—Alexei Koseff, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Mar. 2026
Alamy; Getty Images; Hulton Archive Streisand praised Redford’s advocacy for freedom of the press, fostering rising artistic voices at his Sundance Institute in Utah and protecting the natural environment.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Healey also praised already existing infrastructure, like Vineyard Wind, the offshore wind energy source that finished construction on Friday.
—Kristina Rex, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Miller praised his most experienced players — Tramon Mark, Jordan Pope and Chendall Weaver — for setting the tone over the last few days.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
On the defensive line, Simmons praised Nathan Jennings, who played 16 games in the past two years as a South Alabama backup.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
And Payton has praised Dobbins to reporters throughout the year, enamored with the spirited presence of a running back who chose specifically to rehab a midseason Lisfranc injury in Denver to stick around the team rather than have surgery elsewhere.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Eldest daughter Rumer praised her parents’ co-parenting relationship while speaking to People in 2021.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for praised
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Chuando Tan celebrated his 60th birthday on March 3, and social media had a collective meltdown.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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Eid al-Fitr, a holiday celebrated by Muslims to mark the end of the fast, is next week.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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What Makes These Winners Stand Out Some of these Southern gas stations and convenience stores are known for impressive regional in-house foods, including barbecue and biscuits, while others are applauded for offering the cleanest bathrooms, most friendly staff, and good prices.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Marshall applauded the strong demand trends currently boosting the cybersecurity industry.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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We have been blessed to have his enthusiasm, leadership, and musical abilities at Capistrano Valley.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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For those of us who weren’t blessed with a grandmother gifted at pastry, graham cracker crusts are a lifesaver, serving as the base to some of our favorite pies and icebox desserts.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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The family tax credit — which has been hailed by advocates for helping to cut childhood poverty in Colorado by more than a third last year, according to recent research — is otherwise on the ropes, a possible casualty of the state’s ongoing budget woes.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Advocates hailed the interim protection as meaningful, while acknowledging many legal battles ahead in the ongoing immigration fight.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The team later sang and saluted the anthem in two subsequent matches, including ahead of their final match, when they were eliminated by the Philippines.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Players later sang and saluted during the anthem before their remaining two matches.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Members commended LoPresto for her bravery in speaking up.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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In the wake of their arrest and charges, officials have commended the person who made the anonymous tip.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The gesture was acclaimed by supporters of a humble pope but attracted criticism from conservatives, who accused him of divesting the papacy of a sacred element.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Lúcio Costa, an urban planner, won with a design acclaimed almost unanimously by the judges.—
Sophia La Banca,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Mar. 2026
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