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
With more than 7,900 five-star ratings praising its high quality and elegant look, the quilt adds a nice decorative touch to rooms.
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Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Joe Biden joined thousands in praising Jackson as an ambassador of hope, and a champion for the poor and the dispossessed.
—NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Doja made the comments while praising singer Chappell Roan.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
In her TikTok video, Doja also defended Chappell Roan following the artist’s recent run-in with paparazzi at Paris Fashion Week, praising her for staying true to herself.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2026
Radcliffe went further in praising the writing’s emotional precision.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
At least two fellow no-kill advocates who worked closely with Rae shared letters of support to the Catawba board praising the executive director’s character.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Dennis Quaid is looking back at The Parent Trap and praising Lindsay Lohan for her acting abilities at such a young age.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Cole Gahagan, the president and CEO of Learfield, echoed Buddie’s comments, praising the partnership between the two companies.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Joe Biden joined thousands in praising Jackson as an ambassador of hope, and a champion for the poor and the dispossessed.
—NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Doja made the comments while praising singer Chappell Roan.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
In her TikTok video, Doja also defended Chappell Roan following the artist’s recent run-in with paparazzi at Paris Fashion Week, praising her for staying true to herself.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2026
Radcliffe went further in praising the writing’s emotional precision.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
At least two fellow no-kill advocates who worked closely with Rae shared letters of support to the Catawba board praising the executive director’s character.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Dennis Quaid is looking back at The Parent Trap and praising Lindsay Lohan for her acting abilities at such a young age.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Cole Gahagan, the president and CEO of Learfield, echoed Buddie’s comments, praising the partnership between the two companies.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for praising
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The parade marched down Market Street with bagpipe players, traditional Irish dancers and colorful floats celebrating Irish heritage.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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In her speech, Kang reflected on the long wait for Korean representation in a film like this while celebrating the milestone for future generations.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Players, coaches, cheerleaders and fans rose as one, applauding and cheering the confirmation of their spot in this most American spectacle.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Additional clips and photos show the actress enjoying the wedding from the back row and applauding as the couple gets hitched.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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When the Chaldean Iraqi American Association of Michigan bought the club years ago, a rabbi from Temple Israel was among the first to welcome them to the neighborhood, even blessing the facility for them.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sweet Venus begins blessing your foundation zone today, reminding you of all the thoughtful tweaks that could make your space feel calmer and more welcoming.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The singer changed into a gorgeous Schiaparelli gown, hailing from the Spring/Summer 2026 Couture collection.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Her graciousness in asking for the women in the room to stand up, and then hailing them, was another class act.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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Seeing Trump saluting the coffins of six soldiers killed, wearing his baseball cap — where is his helmet?—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Goldberg began the conversation with a warning to Trump, after he was photographed over the weekend at Dover Air Force Base, wearing a hat while saluting American service members recently killed in the region.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Mar. 2026
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Braun also issued a proclamation commending TPUSA's dedication to free speech and calling all schools to facilitate chapters.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
12 Mar. 2026
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The family of Virginia Giuffre issued a statement commending authorities for arresting the former prince.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
19 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Praising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praising. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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