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
Chris Isidore, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
When announcing his choice for Homeland Security secretary on Nov. 12, Trump praised Noem for her deployment of the state Guard to the southwest border.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Claudia Grisales, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
But if populists’ excessive praise endangers soldiers, so does their subsequent denigration of senior officers.
—Ronald R. Krebs, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
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Verb
But while law enforcement praises corporations for handing over driver data, others are concerned that most of the information collected could be violating people’s privacy.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
When announcing his choice for Homeland Security secretary on Nov. 12, Trump praised Noem for her deployment of the state Guard to the southwest border.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
While Republicans heaped on major praise for Rubio, Democrats also shared support but simultaneously raised concerns over his interventionist foreign policy views that clash with Trump's positions.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
But if populists’ excessive praise endangers soldiers, so does their subsequent denigration of senior officers.
—Ronald R. Krebs, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for praise
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Hosted by celebrated guitarist Jennifer Batten and genre-defying violinist Lindsey Stirling, the evening will include live performances and presentations celebrating this year’s honorees.—
Holly Alvarado,
Orange County Register,
25 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer Lopez celebrated Benny Medina's big day with a very special accessory!—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Aufderheide, who is also the director of the Resuscitation Research Center, applauded the coalition’s goals.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2025
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Republicans, elated by their party’s political comeback, applauded.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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Over the next few years, Kraft held exhibitions in Paris, London, Rome, New York and Los Angeles, all to great critical acclaim.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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Early Acclaim Even before its official opening, Park Lane Copenhagen garnered acclaim by joining Small Luxury Hotels of the World.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Lions offensive line also is blessed with experience.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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If God blesses a nation, nothing can thwart His purpose or our success.—
Maureen Mackey,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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This Cartier Tortue Privée hails from the 2010s, and boasts a beautiful yellow gold case that accepts the flowing form of the case with ease.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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Trump hailed the Stargate Project — which is also drawing investments from Oracle, SoftBank and MGX — and its plans to create hundreds of thousands of jobs.—
Nathan Bomey,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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Why the She Rocks Awards Matter The She Rocks Awards began as a platform to give overdue recognition to women working across a wide array of roles in music, from performers and composers to executives, engineers, and inventors.—
Holly Alvarado,
Orange County Register,
25 Jan. 2025
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Despite the recognition, Hart remains humble about his All-Star chances.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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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
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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 28 Jan. 2025.
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