lauds 1 of 2

plural of laud

lauds

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of laud

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lauds
Verb
  • Williams applauds the fact The Athenaeum has a dedicated ESG manager.
    Carlton Reid, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The room of people, which includes Kylie's daughter Stormi and Kris Jenner's boyfriend Corey Gamble, erupts into laughter and then applauds her.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Across his 17 healthy contests this season, the six-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA honoree seems poised to add to those accolades this year.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Abbott Elementary, a cultural touchstone created by and starring Quinta Brunson, continues to break records and earn accolades.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Giant tortoises are the longest-living reptiles The world’s oldest living land animal, Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise, celebrates his unofficial 192nd birthday this December 4.
    Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Almost half of American dog owners celebrates their pets' birthday, while 37 percent cook food specifically for them, and 16 percent take them to work.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Gustavsson hails from Sweden and belongs to the Bergmanian school of performance.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Vasquez, 32, hails from Mindanao, Philippines, and thanked her coach prior to her win.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Conceived and directed by Stephen Sachs, this documentary drama about a family divided by the Jan. 6 insurrection had its world premiere in Los Angeles before opening in New York to further acclaim.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Focus Features released it in the U.S. on October 25, following the film’s premiere to critical acclaim at the Telluride Film Festival.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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