as in applause
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
an actor who in his lifetime received all the laud and honor that the theater world could bestow
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1
as in to applaud
to declare enthusiastic approval of
the critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novel
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as in to praise
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 laud
George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2023
To — gulp — laud Rob Manfred for bringing life back to the game?
—Evan Grant, Dallas News, 8 Apr. 2023
Joe Salas, New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2025
Among the comments on her Instagram posts, many viewers lauded Katya for re-creating the iconic looks.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Noun
One culprit is California’s ultra-progressive state income tax that Newsom lauds.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2023
To — gulp — laud Rob Manfred for bringing life back to the game?
—Evan Grant, Dallas News, 8 Apr. 2023
Verb
Hydrogen is often lauded as the clean alternative to fossil fuels.
—Joe Salas, New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2025
Among the comments on her Instagram posts, many viewers lauded Katya for re-creating the iconic looks.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laud
Noun
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The church members in attendance were also called to stand for applause as the pastor thanked them for making life pleasant for Carter in their church home.—
Shirleen Guerra | The Center Square,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
10 Jan. 2025
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The host then played a clip of Harris announcing her own votes from California to more applause.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Kotb and her colleagues applauded when the song finished, with Kotb thanking Kermit at its conclusion.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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Others applauded Kris and James Armstrong’s selflessness in light of such sudden challenges.—
Susan Young,
People.com,
9 Jan. 2025
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Joseph Cohen May, director of the Los Angeles Housing Production Institute, praised this change as needed with or without the emergency.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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The area rug has received thousands of five-star ratings from reviewers, with many praising its beauty and ability to withstand heavy foot traffic.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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Some of her accolades include Three American Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, and five Grammy nominations.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 Jan. 2025
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These accolades underscore The Dixon Injury Firm's commitment to providing top-tier legal representation and achieving the best possible outcomes for their clients.—
William Jones,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But Trump supporters hailed Underwood’s decision, and compared it (positively) to Taylor Swift endorsing Joe Biden last year.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Jan. 2025
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Harris originally hails from California and represented the state as a senator before she was elected as President Joe Biden's vice president.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
12 Jan. 2025
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Since its beginning, Good World has celebrated one industry-rattling moment after another, from Charli graduating to arena headliner with her and Sivan’s in-demand Sweat Tour to Grande conquering new territory with Wicked.—
Lyndsey Havens,
Billboard,
13 Jan. 2025
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Our Test Kitchen turned these treats into adorable bunnies, which are a fun way to celebrate the Easter holiday.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2025
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Rising like a giant Grim Creeper out of the glories of the industrial revolution, as the 1920s ended, was a tax establishment blowing away all previous standards.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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The legal system hasn’t covered itself in glory, either.—
The Editors,
National Review,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But her decision to exercise caution was one that was commended on social media.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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Newsom has commended Biden for not playing political games during disasters.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Laud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laud. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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