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 It’s praised by critics as one of their best albums and has earned regular spots on their setlists ever since. — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 19 July 2026 Messi praised Yamal as a top talent during an event with Fanatics in between the respective press conferences. — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 18 July 2026 Clement, whose own All-Star rise was influenced by Mattingly, praised his former coach's success, noting his reunion with his son, the Phillies' general manager. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026 Glowing media coverage met the library’s launch last month; her social conscience and sharp taste were praised. — Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026 Coach Jeff Blashill praised Nazar’s efforts without the puck — an underrated aspect of his play. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 Numerous reviewers praised the detail for preventing that cramped, pinchy feeling that’s otherwise so typical at the end of a long day. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 McMahon praised Wagner for complying with federal guidelines in a DOE press release. — Elijah Polance, Hartford Courant, 5 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

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This was not an average Independence Day, as the nation celebrated its milestone two-hundred-and-fiftieth birthday.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The summer after the country celebrated its 200th birthday, David Hearn paddled a canoe nicknamed the Queen Mary around the Reflecting Pool as part of an event intended to draw attention to a sport that would later lead him to Olympic glory.

— Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Definition of celebrated

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Johnson, of Louisiana, applauded Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, and others on the panel for moving swiftly to advance the resolution and unlock what would be Republicans’ third reconciliation bill this Congress.

— Kevin Freking, Fortune, 15 July 2026
The chamber, filled with a number of Democratic and Republican senators, applauded after she was sworn in.

— Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of applauded

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Circe, who is blessed with some powers of insight, turns out to be right.

— Eliana Dockterman, Time, 17 July 2026
Even just one win in international football is superb, but the point about Deschamps is that he has been blessed with one of the most astonishing generations of talent the game has ever seen.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of blessed

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After years of lobbying, the 40% tax relief on movies of up to £15M ($20M) budget was hailed by the likes of Christopher Nolan, Ridley Scott and Barbara Broccoli when it was finally introduced in the spring of 2024.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 July 2026
The fact that the lights stayed on is being hailed by industry group Concentric Energy Advisors as direct validation of recent, heavy capital spending.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Definition of hailed

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Trout had just saluted a fellow All-Star, Detroit Tigers rookie shortstop Kevin McGonigle, who like Trout grew up in the area, rooting for the Phillies.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
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.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 June 2026

Definition of saluted

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Dismissed on its release, Possession has become recognized as one of the essential horror films of its era, acclaimed largely for its direction and Adjani’s frenzied performance — two elements that wouldn’t work without Neill’s grounding presence.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 July 2026
While the revival was also critically acclaimed on Broadway and attendance has been relatively high, its $1 million or so weekly box office tally has not been able to compete with the high running costs for a large musical.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026

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