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as in celebrating
to proclaim the glory of
hymns that praise God
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as in applauding
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 praising
Even with the concerns over the Iran attack and as luxury stocks fell worldwide, retailers left Milan on an upbeat note, praising Italian creativity and craftsmanship as well as the wearability of the garments presented on and off the runways — and Prada‘s lesson in styling.
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Meantime, Paxton released an ad featuring his daughter praising her father as a family man.
—March 1, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
In New York, the FBI and the New York Police Department’s Joint Terrorism Task Force were monitoring pro-Iran groups active on social media praising Iran’s response and urging supporters to mobilize — rhetoric officials described as hostile but not yet operational.
—Myles Miller, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Speakers commemorated the late mayor, praising his drive and vision.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Thousands of Instagram users commented on the post, praising the star for her look.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Some analysts, while praising D’Amaro’s record in theme parks, point to his absence of experience in the entertainment sector – once the Disney mainstay.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
Immediately after Lynch's death, the band issued a joint statement mourning the musician and praising her contributions to the group's eventual success.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Feb. 2026
Disney California Adventure would open with few attractions that rose to the Disneyland level, and yet The Times was kind in its opening coverage, praising the park’s change of pace from its neighbor and admiring how its architecture blurred fiction and reality.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Meantime, Paxton released an ad featuring his daughter praising her father as a family man.
—March 1, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
In New York, the FBI and the New York Police Department’s Joint Terrorism Task Force were monitoring pro-Iran groups active on social media praising Iran’s response and urging supporters to mobilize — rhetoric officials described as hostile but not yet operational.
—Myles Miller, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Speakers commemorated the late mayor, praising his drive and vision.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Thousands of Instagram users commented on the post, praising the star for her look.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Some analysts, while praising D’Amaro’s record in theme parks, point to his absence of experience in the entertainment sector – once the Disney mainstay.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
Immediately after Lynch's death, the band issued a joint statement mourning the musician and praising her contributions to the group's eventual success.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Feb. 2026
Disney California Adventure would open with few attractions that rose to the Disneyland level, and yet The Times was kind in its opening coverage, praising the park’s change of pace from its neighbor and admiring how its architecture blurred fiction and reality.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for praising
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His two lob dunks left his Lakers teammates celebrating from the bench.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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There were forces stopping and interrogating people celebrating in their cars, but there was no gunfire, said the doctor, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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The vice president and speaker of the House smiled, laughed and rose to their feet, applauding with many in the gallery.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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State of the Union addresses routinely feature one side of the chamber standing and cheering when their party’s president is in power while the other side sits without applauding.—
Dan Mangan,Garrett Downs,Spencer Kimball,Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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The fanfare includes clergymen blessing the fishing boats, plus plenty of music, food, and meet-and-greets with real fishermen.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Full Moon is blessing all journeys, literal or mental.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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His kudo was introduced by none other than Barry Diller, who gave the honoree a few jabs before hailing his success in building his Blumhouse studio as an independent operation.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2026
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Nor will those celebrating on the streets of Tehran who are rightly hailing what looks to them like a very helpful blow in the direction of winning their own personal freedoms, although that group is by no means all of Iran’s 93 million people.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Later in the year, local craft beer fans can look forward to spring’s Sentinel Star Stout, along with Bavar’s Breaking News, a summertime California common saluting reporter Emily Bavar, who broke the news of Disney World’s impending arrival in Central Florida.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2026
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The former prince was photographed saluting while in his Boy Scouts uniform while outside Buckingham Palace.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Trump previously endorsed the Hungarian politician in 2020, commending Orbán’s restrictive immigration policies and dedication to job creation.—
Sarah Davis,
The Hill,
13 Feb. 2026
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That was the closest the 2026 DGA speeches came to being political outside of union support, with directors Coogler and Safdie both commending the insurance the guild provides (particularly as each director has a child that is currently sick).—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Praising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praising. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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