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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
The plan was met with mixed reaction, with some praising Starmer for taking action and others questioning the effectiveness of a blanket ban.
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ABC News, 15 June 2026
White House communications director Steven Cheung dodged a question about Hokit’s comments at the fight, pivoting to praising the fighter.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2026
Meanwhile, Balogun’s effort has fans praising birthright citizenship.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 13 June 2026
Despite praising Milano Cortina's success, Dubi remains focused on areas that require improvement.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Patrons raved about the food and the hospitality, praising the genuine family-style feel of the place.
—Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Proctors used several other racial slurs and crude language for women, and at one point praising the work of Hitler, according to the suit filed in Bristol County Superior Court.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
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.
—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
ABC News, 15 June 2026
White House communications director Steven Cheung dodged a question about Hokit’s comments at the fight, pivoting to praising the fighter.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2026
Meanwhile, Balogun’s effort has fans praising birthright citizenship.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 13 June 2026
Despite praising Milano Cortina's success, Dubi remains focused on areas that require improvement.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Patrons raved about the food and the hospitality, praising the genuine family-style feel of the place.
—Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Proctors used several other racial slurs and crude language for women, and at one point praising the work of Hitler, according to the suit filed in Bristol County Superior Court.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for praising
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In a rematch of the WNBA’s first-ever game from June 21, 1997, the Sparks overcame a 17-point Liberty lead, all while celebrating the inaugural matchup — and iconic alumni — that changed women’s sports forever.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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The Prince of Wales is celebrating not only Father's Day on June 21, but also his 44th birthday.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
21 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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My group was a largely international lot, hailing from 12 countries—just shy of two-thirds came from the UK and the US—ranging in age from 18 to 89.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Meanwhile, cooling growth in the gig economy is widening a divide within the blue-collar labor market, with the number of ride-hailing drivers, truck drivers, and livestreamers declining, Caixin said.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
15 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 23 Jun. 2026.
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