1
as in celebrating
to proclaim the glory of
hymns that praise God
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2
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
Perry officially kicked off the screening by praising his star Shannon Thornton, best known for her role as Miss Mississippi on Katori Hall’s hit Starz show P-Valley.
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Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Patteron burst out laughing and praising her roast.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Mary accepted, praising her sister’s integrity and leadership.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
More than 9,000 Amazon shoppers have done the same in the past month alone, with users praising the gloss’s ultra-hydrating formula, buildable color, and impressive shine in their reviews.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Obama rallied for Spanberger at the Chartway Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, praising her for her experience in law enforcement and the CIA.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Screen Australia serves as the interface between the industry and government, with Weiss praising the agency’s clear governance structure.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
More than 3,000 Amazon reviewers give this modern hoover their stamp of approval, praising its long-lasting battery and powerful performance.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
The post has drawn thousands of likes and shares from community members praising the restaurant’s compassion.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Patteron burst out laughing and praising her roast.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Mary accepted, praising her sister’s integrity and leadership.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
More than 9,000 Amazon shoppers have done the same in the past month alone, with users praising the gloss’s ultra-hydrating formula, buildable color, and impressive shine in their reviews.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Obama rallied for Spanberger at the Chartway Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, praising her for her experience in law enforcement and the CIA.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Screen Australia serves as the interface between the industry and government, with Weiss praising the agency’s clear governance structure.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
More than 3,000 Amazon reviewers give this modern hoover their stamp of approval, praising its long-lasting battery and powerful performance.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
The post has drawn thousands of likes and shares from community members praising the restaurant’s compassion.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for praising
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The air is thick with chants celebrating his milestone.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Nebraska tied the game with an extra point after Missouri students rushed the field, celebrating an apparent victory.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Amazingly, Exposure contestants go through hours of practice and performance each day without ever seeming to tire, and along with the competitive spirit, there’s a real sense of community, with skaters constantly encouraging, applauding, and appreciating each other.—
Lonnie Burstein Hewitt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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When the final number was finished, the three eldest boys came to the fore on the catwalk mini stage underneath a shower of confetti and took a bow, with Mom and Dad now in the background, applauding politely but proudly.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Nov. 2025
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Thick blood oozed from the crown of the man on the ground and slid like blessing oil over his eyes, nose, cheeks and chin.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Steven, in addition to giving us Ashur, the gods will be blessing us with the return of Lucy Lawless as Lucretia.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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Singaporean ride-hailing firm Grab has also made a strategic equity investment in WeRide, and is working with the Chinese firm to offer robobuses in Singapore starting next year.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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The ride hailing stock climbed nearly 3% following an earnings beat.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Instead, the 85-year-old leaves on her own terms, her faculties intact, a generation of Democrats saluting her legacy.—
Molly Ball,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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That ups the ante on suspense over who as big a star of the moment as Roan might be saluting, as fans match up their ideal pairings.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Praise abounded for the 36-year-old, with three fellow veterans commending Rojas not just for his play, but also for his demeanor.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Fort Worth school board trustee Tobi Jackson, whose district overlapped with Bivens’, also put out a call for prayer while commending Bivens on her years of service to the city.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Praising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praising. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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