as in favorable
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expressing or containing praise
a laudatory biography The play received mostly laudatory reviews.
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Recent Examples of laudatory
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laudatory
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Buenos Aires, the country’s tech center, is in a favorable time zone (just one hour ahead of EST for most of the year).Daniel Pena, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Even if their attorneys represent views, the attorneys’ goals are to win the litigation or reach a favorable settlement (one that would pay the attorneys quite well through attorneys’ fees).Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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That was really overwhelming in such a positive way.Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Your emotional endurance, positive disposition, unbelievable talent (that blows me away), undeniable humor and loving, kind heart absolutely kill me.Marina Watts, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Andrew Stevens pays loving but not hagiographic tribute to his late mother, famed actress Stella Stevens, in his documentary recently showcased at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival.Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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This is no hagiographic portrait of Czechoslovak Radio as a beacon of civic resistance.Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Laudatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laudatory. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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