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noun

Definition of baysnext
plural of bay
as in glory
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement he wrote for his own personal satisfaction, not for any bays that the literary establishment might deign to bestow

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verb

present tense third-person singular of bay
1
as in shouts
to speak so as to be heard at a distance the mob was baying for revenge

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2
as in howls
to make a long loud mournful sound the lonesome beagle bayed whenever someone walked by

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  1. glory
  2. accolade
  3. distinction
  4. acclaim
  5. credit
  6. applause
  7. praise
  8. sun
Noun
  • However, when his owner Macrinus (Denzel Washington) becomes mad with seeking power, Hanno starts a revolution to return Rome to its former glory.
    Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
  • From sports glory to mass protests, a trial that captivated the nation and a stressful election season, 2024 was an eventful year for Massachusetts.
    Mike Deehan, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • The Bills know that Allen is playing the best football of his career, with the likely league accolades to follow.
    Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • That's the accolade that every streamer wants to reach.
    Jon Youshaei, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of accolade
Noun
  • For tech leaders, strategic partnerships with sports events and organizations present a moment of distinction to not only deepen their connections with audiences but also showcase their products at work.
    Josh Bruni, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Tom Cruise is adding a unique distinction to his collection of Hollywood accolades: the U.S. Navy's highest civilian award.
    Jack Smart, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of distinction
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  • Patti LuPone Says Nicole Scherzinger 'Broke My Heart' with 'Unbelievable' Performance in Broadway's Sunset Blvd A handful of Broadway’s greatest talents have stepped into Rose's shoes before, all to great acclaim, including Angela Lansbury, Tyne Daly, Bernadette Peters and Patti LuPone.
    Dave Quinn, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Weekend warriors turned Music Row favorites, the tandem's emergence from Pittsburgh's suburbs to growing mainstream country acclaim is a story that, in being told in the spotlight, doesn't precisely frame their rise correctly.
    Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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  • By Brande Victorian · Updated December 17, 2024 Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor has accumulated a range of screen credits most actors could only dream of obtaining.
    Essence, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
  • For a tart cherry on top during the credits, the vampires and Guillermo watch the first episode of the doc.
    William Earl, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of credit
Noun
  • After Rudd joined Hanks, Short arrived on the clubroom set to cheers, but the applause for his big moment was quickly drowned out by hosannas for the parade of others that followed.
    Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Leading the applause were Karen’s husband mega-developer Richard LeFrak, Francine Lefrak and Rick Friedberg, Gail Hilson, Justin Ellis, Marc Johnston, Elizabeth Helgeson, Charles Letourneau, and Paola Prestini.
    Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of applause
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  • The economist has won praise from US President-elect Donald Trump, whose government efficiency tsars, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, appear keen to replicate his budget cuts in the United States.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Although his nominee for Labor secretary has won bipartisan praise and has a pro-labor track record, Trump’s threats to deport millions, impose tariffs and weaken worker protections have left many in the labor movement wary of what his time in office will bring.
    Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of praise
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  • Today, the major navies of the world continually have submarines sailing beneath the waves on patrols lasting three months or longer without ever seeing the sun or stars or feeling the open air.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The first day of winter is marked by the winter solstice, which occurs when the Earth’s axis tilts farthest from the sun.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of sun
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