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as in celebrated
to proclaim the glory of
hymns that praise God
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as in applauded
to declare enthusiastic approval of
the school volunteers were praised for their excellent work in the reading program
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Recent Examples of praised
After defeating fellow American Kyle Daukaus, fighter Bo Nickal praised the president.
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 15 June 2026
The government of Kagame, whose party has ruled Rwanda since 1994, has tried to bridge ethnic divisions using legal means and other measures, and has been praised by many for presiding over relative peace and stability.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
The jury praised its honest, sensitive storytelling and its ability to transform a deeply personal perspective into a universal reflection.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 15 June 2026
Revealing that the couple first met at a Billie Eilish concert, Roth praised Barker’s ear for musical talent and his impact on the show’s soundtrack.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 June 2026
The president also praised Macron for his efforts to help end the war between Russia and Ukraine, which has lasted for more than four years after Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2026
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, who helped mediate the deal alongside Pakistan, praised the breakthrough.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 15 June 2026
Janis praised positive interaction between the congregations’ volunteers and those in need.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
Dream guard Allisha Gray, who led all scorers with 26 points, praised her teammate after the game.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 15 June 2026
The government of Kagame, whose party has ruled Rwanda since 1994, has tried to bridge ethnic divisions using legal means and other measures, and has been praised by many for presiding over relative peace and stability.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
The jury praised its honest, sensitive storytelling and its ability to transform a deeply personal perspective into a universal reflection.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 15 June 2026
Revealing that the couple first met at a Billie Eilish concert, Roth praised Barker’s ear for musical talent and his impact on the show’s soundtrack.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 June 2026
The president also praised Macron for his efforts to help end the war between Russia and Ukraine, which has lasted for more than four years after Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2026
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, who helped mediate the deal alongside Pakistan, praised the breakthrough.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 15 June 2026
Janis praised positive interaction between the congregations’ volunteers and those in need.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
Dream guard Allisha Gray, who led all scorers with 26 points, praised her teammate after the game.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for praised
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The New York native celebrated enthusiastically with his teammates after scoring his first World Cup goal, a milestone moment in his international career.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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As Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0, fans waved their flags, cheered and celebrated the major event that will hit Kansas City in a matter of days.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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And so the crowd applauded Robinson, even as he was awarded a flagrant foul, for his aggression.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Some attendees held oversized signs and posters in support of their graduates, while others cheered and applauded as students crossed the stage to receive their diplomas.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Brunson is at his best when everything is at its worst, blessed with belief that seems at times desperate and determination that can feel almost manic.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Brunson, whose father Rick was on the Knicks during their 1999 Finals run and is now an assistant coach with the team, is a stand-in for the outer-borough striver, underestimated at first glance, but blessed with moxie.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
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Sale opponents hailed Wednesday's ruling as a victory for Consumers ratepayers and Michigan taxpayers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The Atlas Lions, as the national team is known, were hailed as pan-Arab, pan-African, and post-colonial heroes.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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The biggest sports celebration Every World Cup champion is saluted in its home country.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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Early Sunday morning, firefighters stood and saluted Kilduff's body during a dignified transfer as he was moved from the hospital to the medical examiner's office.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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The mayor and commissioner said police will be out in full force for the parade, as both commended NYPD officers for their work Saturday night when 63 people were arrested.—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Macron commended Trump for the announcement of the memorandum of understanding with Iran and for attending the G7 summit, which France is hosting, during his opening remarks.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
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The dish is highly acclaimed in Kansas City, named one of Kansas City Magazine’s best breakfast dishes in 2024.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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The show was acclaimed by both critics and audiences.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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“Praised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praised. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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