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as in celebrates
to proclaim the glory of
hymns that praise God
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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
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Bethea openly praises Kerr's politics and makes no effort to push back.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
In Margo's Got Money Troubles, Elle Fanning plays a promising first-year student at a California community college whose professor praises her work, has an affair with her, gets her pregnant, then ghosts her.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Parent praises bus driver Parents said that in the moments before the crash, the bus driver slowed down and began to pull over.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Though Campbell keeps a low profile and doesn't post publicly on social media, the pro golfer praises his longtime love on Instagram whenever given the opportunity.
—Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Bumble and Bumble Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner Allure praises this shampoo and conditioner set from Bumble and Bumble that promises to produce thickness.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Allure praises this shampoo and conditioner set from Bumble and Bumble.
—Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
According to people close to him, the president frequently praises Rubio in both private and public settings, at times casting him as a possible all-time great at the State Department.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
Gwen Stefani praises 'crazy exchange of love' Stefani, 56, was an age-defying whirlwind.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Bethea openly praises Kerr's politics and makes no effort to push back.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
In Margo's Got Money Troubles, Elle Fanning plays a promising first-year student at a California community college whose professor praises her work, has an affair with her, gets her pregnant, then ghosts her.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Parent praises bus driver Parents said that in the moments before the crash, the bus driver slowed down and began to pull over.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Though Campbell keeps a low profile and doesn't post publicly on social media, the pro golfer praises his longtime love on Instagram whenever given the opportunity.
—Emily Krauser, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Bumble and Bumble Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner Allure praises this shampoo and conditioner set from Bumble and Bumble that promises to produce thickness.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Allure praises this shampoo and conditioner set from Bumble and Bumble.
—Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
According to people close to him, the president frequently praises Rubio in both private and public settings, at times casting him as a possible all-time great at the State Department.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for praises
Verb
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Now, the annual weekend Pennsylvania Firefly Festival celebrates their presence and creates excitement surrounding the late-June marvel.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Janelle Salaun #13 of the Golden State Valkyries celebrates with Veronica Burton #22 after making a three-pointer during the fourth quarter against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on May 08, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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And our lactation consultant judge applauds these bottles as an environmentally friendly alternative to disposable storage bags.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the clip, the crowd applauds Phan's quick thinking for saving the shark's life.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 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
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Comfort spreads as the fertile Moon blesses your home zone and sextiles therapeutic Chiron in your 6th House of Sustainability.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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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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Whereas Burnham and Rayner both represent the left, Streeting hails from the right of the Labour Party.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Debra Hayward and Larry Mark serve as producers for the project that hails from Sony Pictures and landed at Netflix through the company’s partnership with the studio that gives it a first look at streaming features.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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But Attenborough has had to accept the accolades this week as scientists, politicians and conservationists celebrated the man who has brought frolicking gorillas, breaching whales and tiny poisonous frogs into living rooms around the world for more than 70 years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Old race photos, accolades and team pictures once placed him among the nation's top riders.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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The backstage visit comes amid a major moment for Rudolph, whose run as Mary Todd Lincoln in the Tony-winning comedy has garnered critical and audience acclaim.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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For his inspired stewardship, Cox, who died Saturday at the age of 84, several years after suffering a stroke, won widespread acclaim as one of the greatest managers the grand old game has ever known.—
Mark Bradley for the AJC,
AJC.com,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Like all other private and public enterprises in Germany, these guilds now began their meetings with anthems and Hitler salutes.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
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Each shows a helicopter hovering alongside his swimming pool while the entertainer claps, salutes and raises his fist in the air.—
Travis Loller,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Praises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praises. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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