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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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
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Social media users have lauded a German shorthaired pointer for standing her ground and refusing to budge when sitting in her owner's seat.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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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
Moore and her costar Margaret Qualley have been lauded for their fearless commitment to the violence and brutality required by their parts, but also for their raw, emotional vulnerability.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Social media users have lauded a German shorthaired pointer for standing her ground and refusing to budge when sitting in her owner's seat.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laud
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When most of Tammy Faye’s numbers reached their big finishes, the audience around me produced awkward bursts of lukewarm applause.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Page said, which was met with applause from the community members at the meeting.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Lawyers representing the plaintiffs applauded the judge's decision.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Johnson applauds Harris' commitment to hire 14,000 behavioral health care workers in U.S. schools and warns of Trump's statements on withholding federal funding to schools that teach about the history of slavery.Monica Eng, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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In our review of the AirPods 4, our expert Tim Gideon praised the impressive bass response these earbuds deliver, as well as the hands-free Siri access and the possibility to use gestures to interact with the assistant.Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Read Article > Elon Musk spent Election Day on X praising men, amplifying anti-immigrant conspiracies, and accusing Democrats of voter fraud.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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The following year, as part of Robb Report’s Best of the Best accolades, it was named 2013 Best Specialty Vehicles: Sports Car.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Yet, in addition to all of her on-court accolades as a standout college player at UConn and in the WNBA, Taurasi has been a trailblazer in other areas outside of sports.Andy Frye, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The pups and their peoples hail from 40 states, Washington, D.C., and five foreign countries.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Four days later, Trump opened a rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, by hailing the physical endowments of the late golf legend and Latrobe native Arnold Palmer.David Jackson, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Teigen's No Occasion Required partnership celebrates cozy moments at home with family and friends.Marina Watts, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Since then, candidates have forged a tradition of publicly acknowledging defeat and celebrating democracy in radio addresses, a recorded newsreel or on live television.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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White pedestals rise out of the floor whenever a character needs to be elevated, either in glory or shame.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Among the 18 players for both teams to give a pregame press conference, Rizzo talked about a litany of topics, including his experience on the 2016 Chicago Cubs, who overcame a three games to one deficit to taste World Series glory for the first time since 1908.Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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That’s reflective of the current Pope Francis, who’s been largely commended for his liberal viewpoints.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
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Other commentators commended Trump for his move on social media.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Laud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laud. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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