as in glories
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
an actor who in his lifetime received all the laud and honor that the theater world could bestow
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as in applauds
to declare enthusiastic approval of
the critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novel
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as in praises
to proclaim the glory of
the nation's people were expected to laud the dictator at every opportunity
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Recent Examples of lauds
Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Baidu’s Li lauds AI’s potential for drug discovery, imaging proteins and treatments down to the molecular level to fully comprehend the structure of cancers and tumors.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
William Godwin’s novel Fleetwood (1805) also lauds a married woman as an excellent walker.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Ray lauds the magnificence of the locale, surrounded by mountainous views and rich greenery almost as beautiful as his bride.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Aug. 2025
Neiger lauds Streetman’s database and wants to take it further.
—Jon Billman, Outside Online, 13 Mar. 2017
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Tauer lauds Minessale’s parents for raising a thoughtful, humble and determined son.
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Danny Glover received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, which lauds individuals whose humanitarian work has credited the larger industry.
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The Spanish chef’s fine-dining concept is an homage to the glories of the world’s oceans, with a strong emphasis on the bounty of the local waters that includes lionfish, Mahi Mahi, and an entire menu section devoted entirely to various renditions of conch.—
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Yates also agreed that the Chinese see a blueprint for their future in their past glories.—
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The town applauds their arrival every April with the Migratory Bird Celebration, three days of bird banding, tours, and lectures.—
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Hilliker shouts as her family applauds them.—
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Also starring Jack Palance and Fritz Lang, the behind-the-scenes drama about the making of a movie begins with Bardot lying nude on a bed as her husband (Michel Piccoli) caresses and praises her body.—
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This leave-in delivers serious hydration while helping repair past damage, says celebrity hairstylist Sophie Rose Gutterman, who praises its layer-friendly formula that works well with other products like gels and oils.—
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Come playoff time, such accolades matter not.—
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But beyond the wins, losses and accolades, there was the man who remained in his players’ lives, through good times and tough times.—
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The see-through creation hails from Armani Privé's Fall/Winter 2021 Couture collection.—
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Saudi Arabia hails the dissolution as a win for regional stability and plans a Riyadh conference to address southern Yemen’s political future.—
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The menu celebrates Mexican staples prepared with care and authenticity.—
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Attorney celebrates his Mexican heritage through art A prominent Arizona attorney has amassed a collection of artwork that celebrates his Mexican heritage.—
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The 37-year-old Stafford received 31 first-place votes to Maye’s 18 to earn All-Pro honors for the first time in his 17-year career.—
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Both have since combined for three first-team All-Pro honors and a Pro Bowl selection.—
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Rider commends his acting teacher, Tony Greco, and his coach, Latarsha Rose, for the character work.—
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Praise, too In his report, Barofsky also commends the union for making some strides in compliance and reform during his monitorship.—
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“Lauds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lauds. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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