laudatory
adjective
lau·da·to·ry
ˈlȯ-də-ˌtȯr-ē 
: of, relating to, or expressing praise
laudatory reviews
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The play received mostly laudatory reviews.
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Local press for the Amon Carter show had likewise been laudatory.
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Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
After debuting to laudatory reviews, drawing strong ratings throughout its 10-episode run, and landing a (surprise) two-season renewal from FX, Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks’ historical epic took home the Emmy for Best Drama Series at Sunday night’s ceremony.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 Sep. 2024
The campaign also is likely to benefit from a week of laudatory exposure during the Democratic National Convention next week.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2024
One of the most important thinkers behind the revolution wrote a laudatory account of the young Jewish state, and until the early years of this century, Iranian leaders at times showed a surprisingly nuanced view of Israel’s role in the Middle East.
—Ali M. Ansari, Foreign Affairs, 29 May 2024
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Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
After debuting to laudatory reviews, drawing strong ratings throughout its 10-episode run, and landing a (surprise) two-season renewal from FX, Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks’ historical epic took home the Emmy for Best Drama Series at Sunday night’s ceremony.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 Sep. 2024
The campaign also is likely to benefit from a week of laudatory exposure during the Democratic National Convention next week.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2024
One of the most important thinkers behind the revolution wrote a laudatory account of the young Jewish state, and until the early years of this century, Iranian leaders at times showed a surprisingly nuanced view of Israel’s role in the Middle East.
—Ali M. Ansari, Foreign Affairs, 29 May 2024
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“Laudatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laudatory. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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laudatory
adjective
lau·da·to·ry
ˈlȯd-ə-ˌtōr-ē
-ˌtȯr-
: expressing praise
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