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praises 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of praise
1
as in celebrates
to proclaim the glory of hymns that praise God

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2
as in applauds
to declare enthusiastic approval of the school volunteers were praised for their excellent work in the reading program

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praises

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noun

plural of praise
as in kudos

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Recent Examples of praises
Verb
Sandy praises her crew for performing efficiently under pressure, and gives out the $1,807 each of them earned from a $23,500 tip. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026 While Tarlov was grateful for his advice, her book praises current Fox News Chief Executive Suzanne Scott for creating a workplace culture that is much more hospitable to women. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 For all his obvious qualities in attack, Ruiz also praises Kvaratskhelia’s defensive work. — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Noel also praises Liam’s fashionable cool (Stone Island parka, big sunglasses, tambourine as a fascinator) and how much his frontman persona resonated with fans worldwide. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026 Scorsese, who directed the book’s film adaptation Hugo, also praises the novel for its innovation. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 Continue reading … GOSPEL TRUTH — 'Office' actor praises Dem candidate's faith as 'achingly close to Jesus' Christianity'. — FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Brett Freedman, makeup artist to the likes of Lisa Kudrow and Catherine Zeta-Jones, also praises the formula. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026 Most of all, Kay praises the formula for its smoothing and radiance-boosting effects, which can be chalked up to humectants like glycerin and propylene glycol, plus brightening Japanese persimmon leaf extract and camellia seed oil. — Jenny Berg, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for praises
  1. celebrates
  2. applauds
  3. kudos
  4. blesses
  5. hails
  6. accolades
  7. salutes
  8. acclaim
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  • At Oul, every detail—from the makgeolli kettles repurposed for water to the all-Korean drink menu of beer, soju, and cocktails—celebrates Korea’s vibrant drinking culture.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Your previous book, The Nineties, celebrates the birth of Google as a breakthrough in collective human knowledge.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of celebrates
Verb
  • Donaldson lives above the smoke shop and applauds the efforts to close the store.
    — Raymond Strickland, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Earlier this week, former GOP Senator Jeff Flake, of Arizona, endorsed Ossoff saying despite their policy differences, Flake applauds Ossoff's character and his commitment to doing the job.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of applauds
Noun
  • Yet Biden gets kudos for drawing down 180 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve when gasoline prices were topping out at a record $5 a gallon in June, Faucher says.
    — Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Greenwald, who was introduced with Bronx flair by Cardi B, also brought an aw-shucks attitude in accepting the kudos.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Feb. 2023
Definition of kudos
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  • Bonuses for deal registration that brings new pipeline rather than blesses existing opportunities.
    — Jason Atkins, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • When Mother Nature blesses the area with heavy snow, tee up for a day of skiing at nearby Windham and Hunter mountains, post up with s’mores in front of the fire pits on the property, or unwind in its Finnish-style sauna.
    — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of blesses
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  • Kyiv hails the vote as vital political backing after months of lobbying, but the sanctions’ real impact hinges on how aggressively Washington enforces the new powers at home and abroad.
    — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Techno-optimism hails AI’s transformative potential to solve major social problems and address unmet needs.
    — Marianne Cooper, Time, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of hails
Noun
  • Smart, a veteran actress, has earned numerous accolades over the course of her career, including eight Emmys, three SAG Awards, two Golden Globes and six Critics Choice Awards.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Langley has nine nominations heading into the November awards show, while Lambert is up for seven accolades.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of accolades
Verb
  • Opened in 2019, The Hotel Zags Portland’s mod decor salutes its midcentury origins (its building dates back to 1962) while still feeling current.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Musgraves participated in all-star salutes to Parton on previous awards shows, while the country icon was still living.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of salutes
Noun
  • As box office momentum, new creator pipelines and evolving business models collide with critical acclaim, industry buzz and Oscar ambition, what does commercial success mean for a film’s awards prospects now?
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The movies occupy a strange cultural position, though, making up a commercially successful franchise with basically zero critical acclaim.
    — Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of acclaim

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“Praises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praises. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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