1
as in praising
to declare enthusiastic approval of
the critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novel
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as in celebrating
to proclaim the glory of
the nation's people were expected to laud the dictator at every opportunity
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Recent Examples of lauding
There is a difference between lauding the murder of an innocent human being and criticizing the victim’s opinions and statements, between condoning violence and suggesting the public outpouring of grief is selective or disproportionate.
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Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
Social media, then, too, was flooded with morally bankrupt leftists lauding the killing and fawning over the killer.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
The dispute reached the media and prompted some FBI agents to create whimsical memes lauding Driscoll for standing up for the workforce.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Santa Clara Police Chief Cory Morgan detailed the deadly shooting at a news conference Friday, lauding Officer Robert Allsup’s quick actions in a rapidly unfolding clash.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Without either damning or lauding him, the script drops wry hints that POTUS’ relaxed charm is as much a part of the package as his experience and authority.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Jones can comfort himself by lauding the short-term importance of acquiring Clark, who turns 30 in October (while playing a less-marquee position than Parsons), and the long-term potential garnered via the draft capital.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2025
Wisely, the filmmakers don’t leave the Hersh-My Lai story at that – lauding him for the scoop and then moving on.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
The growing divide was further highlighted in the run-up to the election as the Virginia Police Benevolent Association endorsed Spanberger for governor, lauding her efforts to increase funding for local police departments.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lauding
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The White House shared statements with the Washington Examiner from several administration officials praising Budowich.—
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Rylee Arnold, Witney Carson, and Brylee Armstrong all backed Lindsay’s message, praising her for speaking out.—
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The former Vice President’s choice to spotlight his work this evening, on a night all about celebrating the accomplishments of successful Black trailblazers in this country, was also clearly intentional—and a fitting touch, no less.—
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Curry made a rare public appearance at an event in Los Angeles celebrating the 50th anniversary of the musical cult classic.—
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In the background of the video, some travelers are heard cheering and applauding the removal.—
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Among those applauding at the end was Carmen Chaplin, one of the director’s granddaughters, and even heretics, whose faith in Chaplin is fickle, will have been swept along.—
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The star is blessing Swifties with a movie to accompany her new album.—
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Most recently, her work has gone viral after blessing the tresses of not one but three Love Island USA favorites.—
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The film just had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest over the weekend, and early reviews have been largely positive, hailing its combination of laugh-out-loud jokes and gory scares.—
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The agency brought a similar dark patterns lawsuit against Uber in April, accusing the ride-hailing and delivery company of deceptive billing and cancellation practices tied to its Uber One subscription service.—
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“Lauding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lauding. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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