1
as in celebrating
to proclaim the glory of
hymns that praise God
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2
as in applauding
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 praising
Hudson has heard from studio heads, producers and other past collaborators praising her work.
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
In a post on X, Huberman shared the White House’s graphic of the new pyramid, praising the decisions that were made.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Across the world, reaction has poured in from those on all sides of the political spectrum, both praising the capture and criticizing it.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Other sertanejo and agronejo artists content themselves with promoting agrobusiness interests through their lyrics, praising industrial farming and the miracle of pesticides.
—Carolina Abbott Galvão, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
The Democratic Governors Association, the arm of the Democratic Party focused on electing Democratic governors, released a statement on Monday praising Walz for his work without endorsing any other potential candidates.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2026
Fans rushed to the comments to share their thoughts on the comedic moment, with some relating to the struggle Burrow was experiencing and others simply just praising him for his luscious locks and looks.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Figures who have long backed the opposition are praising the attacks as a success.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
Patteron burst out laughing and praising her roast.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for praising
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Back in July, the actress shared a sweet post on her Instagram, celebrating her 23 years with her Moder.—
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But that doesn't mean there weren't some memorable moments worth celebrating!—
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Amazingly, Exposure contestants go through hours of practice and performance each day without ever seeming to tire, and along with the competitive spirit, there’s a real sense of community, with skaters constantly encouraging, applauding, and appreciating each other.—
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When the final number was finished, the three eldest boys came to the fore on the catwalk mini stage underneath a shower of confetti and took a bow, with Mom and Dad now in the background, applauding politely but proudly.—
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Before kickoff on Sunday night, a priest was seen blessing the end zone where Ravens kicker Ravens kicker Tyler Loop would eventually miss the would-be walk-off field goal that would have sent Baltimore into the playoffs.—
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Jupiter enters Leo on June 30th, staying for 13 months, blessing your finances, self-esteem, and earning ability.—
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Lucid Group, Nuro, and Uber have unveiled the production-intent robotaxi that will power their upcoming global autonomous ride-hailing service.—
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Assisted-driving tech is also considered a precursor to fully autonomous cars, which analysts say can unlock huge new markets for ride-hailing fleets as well as personal self-driving vehicles.—
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As part of saluting the filmmakers, actors, and artisans responsible for some of the most exciting cinematic works of the year, Thomas next ruminated on the true meaning of both activism and, ahem, IndieWire.—
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Instead, the 85-year-old leaves on her own terms, her faculties intact, a generation of Democrats saluting her legacy.—
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While presenting her with the RRHOF milestone, Roan gave a speech commending Lauper’s influence and advocacy on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community.—
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Praise abounded for the 36-year-old, with three fellow veterans commending Rojas not just for his play, but also for his demeanor.—
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“Praising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praising. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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