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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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Recent Examples of praises
Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
In another, the president praises the mother of his son Barron as one of the best moms he’s ever seen.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Banuelos praises his girlfriend/mentee's competition skills in an Instagram Reel.
—Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
Sandy praises every crew member for their growth, commitment, and performance.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2026
Cassidy praises Sturm Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy coached in the B’s organization for 15 years, the last six-plus as head coach in Boston.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
The report includes a screenshot that appears to show Accurso engaging with a comment from an Instagram account that frequently praises Hamas and harasses Jews.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Norton praises the documentary for its economy in achieving one of the central missions of cinema – in a total running time under 40 minutes.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
Parsons praises the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists (MFPA) organization for providing a space for her creativity and fostering a sense of community.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Verb
Pidgeon praises Watts’ presence both on and off set.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
In another, the president praises the mother of his son Barron as one of the best moms he’s ever seen.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Banuelos praises his girlfriend/mentee's competition skills in an Instagram Reel.
—Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
Sandy praises every crew member for their growth, commitment, and performance.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2026
Cassidy praises Sturm Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy coached in the B’s organization for 15 years, the last six-plus as head coach in Boston.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
The report includes a screenshot that appears to show Accurso engaging with a comment from an Instagram account that frequently praises Hamas and harasses Jews.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Norton praises the documentary for its economy in achieving one of the central missions of cinema – in a total running time under 40 minutes.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
Parsons praises the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists (MFPA) organization for providing a space for her creativity and fostering a sense of community.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for praises
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Michu was recognized as the #1 Smart50 Company The company was recently recognized as the #1 Smart50 Company, a major honor that celebrates the fastest‑growing and most innovative Australian businesses.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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This six-minute compilation of CoComelon songs celebrates vegetables.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
20 Feb. 2026
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International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry applauds as silver medallist Heidi Weng of Norway, gold medallist Ebba Andersson of Sweden and bronze medallist Nadja Kaelin of Switzerland celebrate on the podium for the women's cross country 50km mass start final.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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In that case, the enthusiasm with which one applauds may be emphatically lessened.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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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
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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
Verb
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Even though Saturn will test this relationship or agreement over the coming years, Venus’ trine to Jupiter on February 22 blesses the professional endeavors that are beginning around this time.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Honest words land softly as this Moon-Chiron trine blesses your 3rd House of Local Life, especially with Luna steadying your overall tone.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Little is known about Kelly, who hails from the small town of Port McNicoll in Ontario, Canada.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Ghaznavi, who hails from Lahore, Pakistan, makes her masala chai with black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, fennel, ginger, mint, and, crucially, evaporated milk.—
Maryam Ghaznavi,
Saveur,
18 Feb. 2026
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The team was eventually moved to North Carolina, where Debinha starred until 2022, winning multiple NWSL championships and NWSL Shields, among many other trophies and accolades.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
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Her accolades include a Knighthood into the Order of the Eagle of Georgia, the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and recognition as Glamour Magazine Woman of the Year.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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Maurer began to receive international acclaim in 2011, when her work appeared in the Istanbul Biennial.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
22 Feb. 2026
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Released in April 2025, Sinners arrived to critical acclaim and went on to score big box office returns, which were especially impressive for a non-sequel, non-adapted original story.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Yes, the world salutes CAPRICORN!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2026
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Both he and his wife have been pictured giving Nazi salutes to their peers.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
15 Dec. 2025
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“Praises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praises. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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