praiseful

adjective

Definition of praisefulnext
as in laudatory

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for praiseful
  1. laudatory
  2. appreciative
  3. hagiographic
  4. flattering
  5. positive
  6. favorable
  7. complimentary
  8. friendly
Adjective
  • Trump’s laudatory comments come as bipartisan angst over the technology crests, alarming AI incidents proliferate, and global governments call for policy cooperation.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Harp delivered a laudatory speech at the Republican National Convention in 2020 about the president's signing of the Right to Try Act, a 2018 federal law that lets patients with life-threatening illnesses try experimental treatments.
    — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of laudatory
Adjective
  • More than 80 employees reacted with approving emojis, and the first reply was excited and appreciative.
    — Garrison Lovely, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • But at the same time, very grateful now looking back, and appreciative of everybody that was there with me with the process.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of appreciative
Adjective
  • Such hagiographic descriptors are applied to nearly all of Hagwon’s striving middle-class characters as well as most of its wealthy ones.
    — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Though mighty hagiographic, McPhee’s ability to break down a player’s gifts makes a poetic case for the game.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
Definition of hagiographic
Adjective
  • The show in question is Quotidien, the daily French news and culture program hosted by Yann Barthès on TMC, which has acquired an unlikely second life online thanks to its almost preternaturally flattering studio lighting.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026
  • These ones feature a comfortable high-rise silhouette with back seams that provide trouser-like detailing and a flattering fit.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of flattering
Adjective
  • Both are high-stakes and costly gambits, but as Vivienne Walt reports, Forrest is determined to prove that business can be a force for positive change.
    — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In a welcome sign of positive change in the barrio, a new branch of Javier Bonet’s super-cool Sala de Despiece restaurant is imminent.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of positive
Adjective
  • The National Business Aviation Association and other aviation groups argue tax breaks help support jobs while spending millions lobbying to preserve their favorable treatment.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Even as Democrats target his Virginia district to capitalize on a favorable 2026 environment, McGuire is doing the opposite of Republicans in some competitive races, who are softening their ties to Trump.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of favorable
Adjective
  • The outdoor second-floor deck is perfect for taking a break between museums—there's a table with complimentary coffee, fresh fruit, water, and seltzer available all day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Valet parking is complimentary, and lunch service is expected to launch in the spring.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of complimentary
Adjective
  • The playground is less playground, more sprawling treehouse, complete with climbing structures, waterslides, and two toddler-friendly pools.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • An archipelago famed for its friendly culture, white-sand beaches and teeming coral reefs, Fiji has struggled for years to contain a drug boom.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of friendly
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