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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
Ema Sasic, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The party, organized by the US-Ireland Alliance, praises folks from Ireland — and some who are not — who contribute to film, television and music.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
This leave-in delivers serious hydration while helping repair past damage, says celebrity hairstylist Sophie Rose Gutterman, who praises its layer-friendly formula that works well with other products like gels and oils.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2025
The author praises tarot readers, offering guidance on how to use tarot to make significant life choices—and to consider using it instead of consulting a therapist.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
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
Customer praises new program For two months, Jahson Valme, a junior at North Miami Beach High School, has relied on RideKel every weekday.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
Urban praises the team of stuntmen, choreographers, and trainers who got him battle-ready for such a role.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025
Mike Johnson praises Democrats who voted with GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson praised the eight Democrat senators who broke with their party and voted with the GOP on legislation to end the shutdown.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
Sarah Jessica Parker praises 'inspiration' Carol Burnett Legendary comedienne Burnett was in the audience, and Parker, 60, thanked her for both her artistic contributions as well as her life-changing impact on the star's family.
—Ema Sasic, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The party, organized by the US-Ireland Alliance, praises folks from Ireland — and some who are not — who contribute to film, television and music.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
This leave-in delivers serious hydration while helping repair past damage, says celebrity hairstylist Sophie Rose Gutterman, who praises its layer-friendly formula that works well with other products like gels and oils.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2025
The author praises tarot readers, offering guidance on how to use tarot to make significant life choices—and to consider using it instead of consulting a therapist.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
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
Customer praises new program For two months, Jahson Valme, a junior at North Miami Beach High School, has relied on RideKel every weekday.
—Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
Urban praises the team of stuntmen, choreographers, and trainers who got him battle-ready for such a role.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025
Mike Johnson praises Democrats who voted with GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson praised the eight Democrat senators who broke with their party and voted with the GOP on legislation to end the shutdown.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for praises
Verb
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The menu celebrates Mexican staples prepared with care and authenticity.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Attorney celebrates his Mexican heritage through art A prominent Arizona attorney has amassed a collection of artwork that celebrates his Mexican heritage.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The town applauds their arrival every April with the Migratory Bird Celebration, three days of bird banding, tours, and lectures.—
Kristy Christiansen,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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Hilliker shouts as her family applauds them.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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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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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
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But a world where any country can topple another’s rulers, as long as it is preceded into battle by an opposition party that blesses its military action, will be awfully messy.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2026
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Yilmar Samudio, who hails from Panama, can touch 94 mph with his fastball and has a deceptive arm motion.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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The 17-year-old Hernandez hails from Guárico, Venezuela and has trained under former major-leaguer Carlos Guillén, a three-time All-Star who amassed 1,331 hits for 14 seasons.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Chalamet has counted a Critics Choice Award, Palm Springs International Film Festival award and a nomination at the upcoming Actor Awards among his accolades for Marty Supreme (all one year after earning the same nods for playing Bob Dylan in 2024’s A Complete Unknown).—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Soft-spoken and grounded, Stephen White has little interest in accolades.—
Sara James Mnookin,
Architectural Digest,
12 Jan. 2026
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One of that Courier’s founders won acclaim from his peers for his tenure as dean of the University of Maryland’s journalism school.—
Colin Lecher,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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In 1994, Chinese-American actress Vivian Wu garnered critical acclaim after appearing in The Joy Luck Club.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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Their skill and sense of daring have been foundational for Davis, who simultaneously salutes their music and uses it as a vital launching pad for her own work.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Praises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praises. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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