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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
In some cases, parents may even unintentionally reinforce the behavior by praising physical changes without understanding how they were achieved.
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Grace Baek, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The rapper previously shared rhetoric widely deemed as antisemitic on social media, used a 2025 Super Bowl ad to redirect viewers to a website selling a $20 swastika T-shirt, and dropped a song praising Adolf Hitler.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Pelicot’s decision turned her into a feminist icon, with citizens and journalists praising her.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Apr. 2026
Moreover, currently sitting at 85 percent on the Tomatometer, reviews for The Drama have been generally good with some critics praising director Kristoffer Borgli’s audacity and the movie’s deliberate provocations as a means of addressing the messy current cultural moment.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
The film earned a special jury prize for Peet as well as an audience award at 2025’s South by Southwest, praising its thoughtful take on mental health.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
In January, the rapper published an essay in the Wall Street Journal apologizing for his past anti-semitic behavior, such as praising Nazi dictator Adolph Hitler and even selling T-shirts emblazoned with swastikas.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
While many Americans shudder at the prospect of AI taking their jobs, business leaders and tech enthusiasts continue praising its potential, an optimism that is echoed across Silicon Valley and Wall Street.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Kent’s departure quickly became a flashpoint inside conservative media, with some praising him for taking a stand and others accusing him of undermining the administration during wartime.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Grace Baek, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
The rapper previously shared rhetoric widely deemed as antisemitic on social media, used a 2025 Super Bowl ad to redirect viewers to a website selling a $20 swastika T-shirt, and dropped a song praising Adolf Hitler.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Pelicot’s decision turned her into a feminist icon, with citizens and journalists praising her.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Apr. 2026
Moreover, currently sitting at 85 percent on the Tomatometer, reviews for The Drama have been generally good with some critics praising director Kristoffer Borgli’s audacity and the movie’s deliberate provocations as a means of addressing the messy current cultural moment.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
The film earned a special jury prize for Peet as well as an audience award at 2025’s South by Southwest, praising its thoughtful take on mental health.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
In January, the rapper published an essay in the Wall Street Journal apologizing for his past anti-semitic behavior, such as praising Nazi dictator Adolph Hitler and even selling T-shirts emblazoned with swastikas.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
While many Americans shudder at the prospect of AI taking their jobs, business leaders and tech enthusiasts continue praising its potential, an optimism that is echoed across Silicon Valley and Wall Street.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Kent’s departure quickly became a flashpoint inside conservative media, with some praising him for taking a stand and others accusing him of undermining the administration during wartime.
—Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for praising
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For his followers, blaspheming the Holocaust and celebrating Hitler became a way to signal contempt for the political religion of postwar liberalism.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Just celebrating Jesus at Zeal City Church.—
Holly Santman,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Others praised troopers for stepping in to help, applauding authorities for rescuing the vulnerable cub and ensuring it was placed in proper care.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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At 0-2, Nimmo had started applauding and offering loud encouragement from the Rangers dugout.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Apr. 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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Jenkins said Lazo's crimes led ride-hailing companies to change their practices to increase rider safety.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The vehicles are operated by Apollo Go, an autonomous ride-hailing service run by Chinese tech company Baidu.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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The investigation came about after Kid Rock shared a video to X of himself saluting the helicopter hovering near his home.—
Annie Harrigan,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2026
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On Saturday, Kid Rock posted on his social media two videos of him pointing to and saluting two AH-64 Apache helicopters flying low and hovering adjacent to his swimming pool.—
Steven Beynon,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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After the hearing, Gorman’s family released a statement commending the judge for detaining Medina.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Bhattacharya has visited the Atlanta campus, sent emails commending the CDC staff and thanking them for their work, and extended telework accommodations in his first weeks on the job.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Praising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praising. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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