praised

verb

past tense of praise
1
as in celebrated
to proclaim the glory of hymns that praise God

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2
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 Despite heartbreaking moments, like MJ not remembering him, the movie is praised for its emotional depth, action, and Tom Holland's irreplaceable portrayal, culminating in a bittersweet ending where a handshake offers a glimmer of hope. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 This could leave you feeling confused whether you’re being praised, tested or politely managed. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026 During Friday’s 7-0 loss, Apple TV play-by-play broadcaster Wayne Randazzo praised infield coach Ron Washington for his work with Luis Arraez, who has been one of baseball’s best defensive second basemen this year. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026 The club praised military and civilian rescuers and volunteers involved in the recovery effort. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 McCollum has been praised for weaving multiple musical styles into his songwriting and crafting a distinctive voice that sets him apart from the country mainstream. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026 Lora praised the couple for alerting authorities, saying their quick response may have prevented the body from being carried farther downstream by the river’s strong current. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 Wells is routinely praised by coaches and hurlers for his handling of the pitching staff and preparation. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026 They are praised for aging gracefully (which usually means aging quietly and out of sight). — Debbie Millman, Time, 25 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for praised
  1. celebrated
  2. applauded
  3. blessed
  4. hailed
  5. saluted
  6. commended
  7. acclaimed
Verb
  • The Mets just celebrated the 40th anniversary of their last World Series-winner, and despite having the second-highest-payroll in MLB, have the second-worst record in the National League.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Everyone gathered there seemed to have rallied and celebrated the two of you at that moment.
    — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebrated
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  • Not long ago, a senile American president’s plan to lead democracies in a battle with autocracies was being applauded by post-1989 Atlanticists such as Anne Applebaum and Adam Michnik.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
  • These efforts are to be applauded, but housing affordability issues exist throughout the United States, particularly in nonmetropolitan areas.
    — Monitor Reader, Christian Science Monitor, 28 July 2026
Definition of applauded
Verb
  • One of her most significant feats was leading a team of artists over the course of a decade to illustrate a massive New Testament Bible written by hand in the Old Georgian language — an endeavor blessed by the Georgian Patriarch himself.
    — The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 28 July 2026
  • Shein decamped to London, where Britain's regulator approved the listing but the CSRC, China's securities regulator, never blessed it.
    — Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of blessed
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  • Hall of Fame shortstop and long-time Yankees captain Derek Jeter knows all about playing under a microscope in New York, where every good move is hailed as great and even a tiny miscue is cause for alarm.
    — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The ruling was hailed as a victory for workers, confirmation that antitrust law protects competition for what companies buy from workers and suppliers.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of hailed
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  • In addition, Little Feat’s legacy has been saluted by tribute bands on both coasts, including Sailin’ Shoes and Feat Prints, and — in Japan — by Little Cheat.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The president saluted the team in the East Room in April 2025 to mark their 2024 World Series championship over the New York Yankees.
    — Will Weissert, Fortune, 24 July 2026
Definition of saluted
Verb
  • Stern and his team commended how Pastore acted in his final scene on the show.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Anthropic’s statement mentioned that its decision to conduct this review was triggered by OpenAI’s disclosure and commended its rival for publishing the report.
    — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of commended
Verb
  • The country contingent is led by Parker McCollum and Cole Swindell, both of whom are as acclaimed for their songwriting skills as well as for their performance skills.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Kamayan moves next door Kamayan ATL, the joyful and widely acclaimed Filipino restaurant on Buford Highway, has relocated to a new space directly next to its original location.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of acclaimed

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