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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
Kelli cries over how solid the Mwangi unit is, praising Gerald as a father and husband and affirming that Shamea’s ass is real, while everyone else looks on, bewildered.
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Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 8 June 2026
On Friday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson posted on social media praising a reported drop in homicides in his city on Gun Violence Awareness Day.
—Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Democrats, meanwhile, broadly support higher education, praising it for its role in improving people’s lives.
—Heather McCambly, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
That voice — warm but firm, clear yet folksy, deliberate and passionate — rings through every gallery, praising past heroes and encouraging future ones.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 June 2026
Johnson and County Commissioner Mai Chong Xiong, who chairs the county’s HRA, issued a joint statement Wednesday praising the city’s decision and noting most other cities in Ramsey County have already opted into the EDA or are actively considering participation.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
The list was based on verified diner reviews praising atmosphere, hospitality and food.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Toward the middle of the show, Dokoupil covered Pelley's abrupt firing from 60 Minutes before praising his legacy on the network.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Facebook ads vilifying or praising various measures.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 8 June 2026
On Friday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson posted on social media praising a reported drop in homicides in his city on Gun Violence Awareness Day.
—Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Democrats, meanwhile, broadly support higher education, praising it for its role in improving people’s lives.
—Heather McCambly, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
That voice — warm but firm, clear yet folksy, deliberate and passionate — rings through every gallery, praising past heroes and encouraging future ones.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 June 2026
Johnson and County Commissioner Mai Chong Xiong, who chairs the county’s HRA, issued a joint statement Wednesday praising the city’s decision and noting most other cities in Ramsey County have already opted into the EDA or are actively considering participation.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
The list was based on verified diner reviews praising atmosphere, hospitality and food.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Toward the middle of the show, Dokoupil covered Pelley's abrupt firing from 60 Minutes before praising his legacy on the network.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Facebook ads vilifying or praising various measures.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for praising
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Trump unveiled the Iran agreement on his 80th birthday in the US, just hours before hosting a White House UFC event celebrating the country’s upcoming 250th anniversary.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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And San Antonio had to shuffle off into the offseason, listening to Knicks fans celebrating in their building.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Sunday night’s ceremony offered a different message — Broadway is willing to work with Rudin, but applauding him is still a bridge too far.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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The rescue also drew praise on social media, with many users applauding Myron's quick actions and willingness to help a stranger.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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By visiting the Basilica and blessing the new tower, the pope follows in the footsteps of Pope Benedict XVI who in 2010 consecrated the Sagrada Familia.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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Thank you for entering this world safely for us and blessing us with the gift of being your parents.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Beijing/Seoul — Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s first visit to North Korea in seven years wasn’t just loaded with rhetoric hailing historic ties between China and its longstanding – and only – treaty ally.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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But the bans only enhanced his fame, with conservative pundits hailing him as a free-speech martyr.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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The case involved schoolchildren whose religious beliefs prevented them from saluting the American flag and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Diana attended this event as a member of the Royal Family from 1981 to 1992, then saluting Queen Elizabeth II, without ever missing a single one.—
Giorgia Olivieri,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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Western, for his part, had by this time recovered something of his usual bluster, and began again upon the subject of Blifil, commending his estate and his family with great earnestness, as though these considerations alone ought to have settled the matter long since.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
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Kennedy then mentioned her daughter and became emotional while commending her work.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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“Praising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praising. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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