praiseful

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Adjective
  • After the magazine unwittingly publishes a laudatory profile of a label soon after revealed to be a sweatshop, Runway chair Irv Ravitz (Tibor Feldman), in PR crisis mode, hires Andrea to run the features department.
    Jake Coyle, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Amazing Grace was praised by critics, with one particularly laudatory review from The New York Times‘ Wesley Morris.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Lynch was appreciative of his offseason training.
    Jaylon Thompson May 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
  • Despite those challenges, Thomas has remained deeply appreciative of the experience.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Adjective
  • But all the myth and sorrow around the dynasty mean many takes tilt hagiographic.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
  • The Gracious Visionary is a rather hagiographic film title for one’s life and work.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The walls are painted a powdery blush—Benjamin Moore’s Misty Blush—tempered by a slightly deeper pink molding that frames the room, warming the light and casting everything in a flattering glow.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
  • This midi-length dress features a flattering fit-and-flare silhouette that works well on an assortment of different body types.
    Staff Author, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Adjective
  • Some are backing away from exclusionary discipline like suspensions and expulsions and have embraced schoolwide approaches that reward positive behavior and provide social skills practice through games and role-playing.
    Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
  • Still, analysts have been ratcheting higher expectations on certain names — suggesting positive momentum is on their side.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Adjective
  • If a member school’s athletic department desperately needs a line of credit, the university can arrange a more favorable one.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
  • Surfers competed in the finals of their respective classes, again in less-than-favorable conditions.
    Tony Le Calvez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Adjective
  • The complimentary hot breakfast and indoor pool and hot tub make the lodge perfect for families, and the property serves as a good home base for activities like fly-fishing on Whitefish Lake and backcountry adventures inside Glacier National Park.
    Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026
  • Adult tickets for the Saturday Starlight Adventures excursions are $139 and include a complimentary charcuterie box and a glass of Champagne or sparkling cider.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Adjective
  • Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar said his new government has summoned the Russian ambassador over a drone attack near Hungary’s border, in a significant shift from his predecessor Viktor Orbán’s friendly relations with Moscow.
    Hanna Arhirova, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
  • There’s a friendly reception area with a giant chalkboard informing guests of local events, ranging from in-house parties to full moon nights at the Acropolis and big name gigs by the touring artists.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
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“Praiseful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praiseful. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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