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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
The coalition of groups associated with the lawsuit praised the ruling.
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Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Cue also praised Apple’s studio chiefs, Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 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
Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez also praised the victims following the sentencing.
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Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Despite being a lifelong Republican, Greenspan had a strong relationship with Clinton, a Democrat, and praised his intelligence and fiscal discipline.
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Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised Starmer’s legacy.
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Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Caglianone praised Misner for the bunt.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Revealing that the couple first met at a Billie Eilish concert, Roth praised Barker’s ear for musical talent and his impact on the show’s soundtrack.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Cue also praised Apple’s studio chiefs, Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg.
—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 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
Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez also praised the victims following the sentencing.
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Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Despite being a lifelong Republican, Greenspan had a strong relationship with Clinton, a Democrat, and praised his intelligence and fiscal discipline.
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Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised Starmer’s legacy.
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Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Caglianone praised Misner for the bunt.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Revealing that the couple first met at a Billie Eilish concert, Roth praised Barker’s ear for musical talent and his impact on the show’s soundtrack.
—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
15 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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But while most of the apartment has been blessed by the magic of Angela’s personal touch, two rooms remain in limbo.
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Then, seven years ago, Cohen snagged a rare vacant plot for sale—modest in scale, at roughly half an acre, but blessed with pristine ocean frontage and perfect for the family escape of his imagination.
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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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Other routes point drivers toward Norðaravatn, a tranquil village lake that was recently transformed by the islands’ acclaimed ‘Closed for Maintenance’ environmental initiative, where global volunteers and locals hand-built a scenic walking path to protect the surrounding terrain.
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The limited run of the acclaimed, hit play starring Tony-winner John Lithgow is coming to its pre-scheduled close.
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“Praised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praised. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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