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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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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Gibson, then 23, watched online as her friends celebrated graduating from college, landing their first corporate jobs and moving to new cities.Morgan Smith, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
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Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson — one of the members of the ownership group — was seen celebrating and congratulating Zach Ertz and Terry McLaurin just outside of the Commanders locker room after the win.DJ Siddiqi, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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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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Nikki Glaser earned widespread acclaim for her hosting duties at the 2025 Golden Globes, where her monologue poked fun at Diddy, Ben Affleck and Timothée Chalamet’s mustache.Zack Sharf, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
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Mikey Madison, riding high on acclaim for her buzz-worthy role in Anora, and Jessica Gunning, who took home a Golden Globe for her powerful performance in Baby Reindeer, were spotted chatting at the bar.Vogue, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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Does reading about sharks that can walk on land fill you with awe about our planet and the incredible adaptations that animals are blessed with to survive and thrive?Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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We were blessed to have LA fire and police depts doing their jobs so well.Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
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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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Near the site where the signing ceremony had been scheduled, California’s Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot hailed the cooperative effort that led to the designations as a paradigm shift.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Known for his unflinching explorations of youth culture, addiction, and rebellion, Clark first gained recognition with Tulsa, a book of photography documenting teenage drug use and disaffected lifestyles in his hometown.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
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Among the honors in his life was the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres from France in recognition of Laemmle Theatres’ elevated commitment to subtitled films, French and otherwise.Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 12 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 22 Jan. 2025.
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