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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On the day Hoosier fans celebrated last year’s 2025 national championship run inside Memorial Stadium, the stands grew increasingly empty as the season-opener against North Texas wore on.

— Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The scammers — a network of young men in their late teens or early 20s — celebrated the August 2024 heist by embarking on a wild spending spree.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of celebrated

Verb

Mamdani applauded police for stopping the attack but said an internal investigation would be conducted.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2026
After Savery finished her victim impact statement, a handful of other victims and observers in the courtroom applauded.

— Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 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

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Last year, Rugila said that environmental advocates hailed new findings that showed hypoxia in the Long Island Sound is at its lowest level in nearly four decades.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
Dawadi’s quick thinking and swift response during the disaster have been hailed as an act of heroism.

— Shonal Ganguly, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 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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The music department, as well as Courcol’s lively directing and writing, must be commended for scenes of the brass ensemble playing and rehearsing, in a constantly dynamic interaction with dialogue.

— Caspar Salmon, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Lyne commended the Chicago actor specifically for a scene partway into the movie, when Lane’s Connie is deep into her affair but Gere’s Edward only has vague suspicions.

— Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Aug. 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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