1
as in to celebrate
to proclaim the glory of
hymns that praise God
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2
as in to applaud
to declare enthusiastic approval of
the school volunteers were praised for their excellent work in the reading program
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as in acclaim
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Recent Examples of praise
Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
In the YouTube comments of the trailer, fans are praising the sequel for capturing the feel of an older Disney movie, with many especially excited to see Lohan back in her Disney era following her return to acting in 2022.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, is successfully navigating his historically slim House majority—a feat that former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a California Democrat, drew routine praise for doing with somewhat larger majorities.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Verb
On the first day of two historically peak spring-break weekends, crowds were minuscule and families praised the quiet streets.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
In the YouTube comments of the trailer, fans are praising the sequel for capturing the feel of an older Disney movie, with many especially excited to see Lohan back in her Disney era following her return to acting in 2022.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
Even though Del Frisco is hardly a Chilis, Deux Moi's Instagram comment section was filled with praise and light-hearted jokes about their most recent date night spot.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, is successfully navigating his historically slim House majority—a feat that former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a California Democrat, drew routine praise for doing with somewhat larger majorities.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for praise
Verb
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Dozen Bakery off Nolensville Pike is celebrating this silliest of holidays with special pies and quiche.—
Adam Tamburin,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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Alan and Ann Simpson celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with a community ice cream social attended by relatives and hundreds of others in a Cody park last summer.—
Mead Gruver,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Advocates for a death-row inmate in Louisiana have applauded a federal judge's decision to halt his execution using nitrogen gas.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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If this movie plays some small part in destigmatizing middle-aged female sexuality, that’s worth applauding.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Song’s Past Lives, also released by A24 and starring Greta Lee and Teo Yoo, debuted to critical acclaim in 2023, getting two Oscar nods including best picture.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Mar. 2025
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In 2023, between wrapping Succession and beginning rehearsals on The Picture of Dorian Gray, which opened last year in London’s West End to staggering acclaim, Snook had a baby girl.—
Hannah-Rose Yee,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That’s exactly what happens, but our eyes (which are not blessed with high dynamic range) see a bright side of the moon and an almost black side as Earth’s shadow travels across it.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Crested Butte, a small ski town about four hours southwest of Denver, is so blessed with stupendous mountain blooms, it has been nicknamed the Wildflower Capital of Colorado.—
Ashlea Halpern,
AFAR Media,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Human rights organizations hailed his arrest as a step toward justice, while his supporters continue to portray him as a leader who brought safety and progress to the Philippines.—
Vincent Ni,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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Thirteen models stood out to us over the course of the fall 2025 circuit, hailing from all corners of the world—from Qingdao, China to Orlando, Florida.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Using that recognition to restrict reproductive healthcare or even prosecute pregnancy losses.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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His demands are no state secret: installation of a new Ukrainian government, prohibition of European security forces on Ukrainian soil, reduction or elimination of Western military assistance, and immediate recognition of Russian sovereignty over four eastern Ukrainian provinces and the Crimea.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Holst leaves the listener in the far removes of outer space, with Neptune being a study in musical mysticism, highlighted by a hidden hymning women’s chorus, as if heard from a mysterious distance.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Sep. 2023
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His own work reflects a lifelong love of reading in many genres, and his books brim with the testimonies of poets, artists, and mystics who hymn the delights of sentience.—
Nick Romeo,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2023
Noun
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While the bikes look exotic (kudos to the styling team), they are priced and designed for India - so far.—
Bill Roberson,
Forbes,
27 Jan. 2023
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For those going the vintage route, kudos to any guest who turns up at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in an archival Balmain frock dating between 1955 and 1958—the period when Lagerfeld served as Pierre Balmain’s assistant.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
18 Jan. 2023
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“Praise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praise. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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