as in applause
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 to applaud
to declare enthusiastic approval of
the critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novel
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as in to praise
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 laud
George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2023
To — gulp — laud Rob Manfred for bringing life back to the game?
—Evan Grant, Dallas News, 8 Apr. 2023
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Social media users have lauded a German shorthaired pointer for standing her ground and refusing to budge when sitting in her owner's seat.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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Noun
One culprit is California’s ultra-progressive state income tax that Newsom lauds.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2023
To — gulp — laud Rob Manfred for bringing life back to the game?
—Evan Grant, Dallas News, 8 Apr. 2023
Verb
Moore and her costar Margaret Qualley have been lauded for their fearless commitment to the violence and brutality required by their parts, but also for their raw, emotional vulnerability.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Social media users have lauded a German shorthaired pointer for standing her ground and refusing to budge when sitting in her owner's seat.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laud
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The room swelled with whoops and cheers and thunderous applause.Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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The news of Trump's win in Kentucky was met with cheers and applause at a Republican watch party Tuesday night in Louisville at The Henry Clay, a downtown event venue.Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Lawyers representing the plaintiffs applauded the judge's decision.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Johnson applauds Harris' commitment to hire 14,000 behavioral health care workers in U.S. schools and warns of Trump's statements on withholding federal funding to schools that teach about the history of slavery.Monica Eng, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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In our review of the AirPods 4, our expert Tim Gideon praised the impressive bass response these earbuds deliver, as well as the hands-free Siri access and the possibility to use gestures to interact with the assistant.Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Read Article > Elon Musk spent Election Day on X praising men, amplifying anti-immigrant conspiracies, and accusing Democrats of voter fraud.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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The following year, as part of Robb Report’s Best of the Best accolades, it was named 2013 Best Specialty Vehicles: Sports Car.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Yet, in addition to all of her on-court accolades as a standout college player at UConn and in the WNBA, Taurasi has been a trailblazer in other areas outside of sports.Andy Frye, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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At the Republican National Convention days later, Trump was hailed as a martyr, with attendees wearing bandages over their ears in solidarity with him.Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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In rally speeches over the years, Trump has hailed the talents of fictional serial killer Hannibal Lecter.David Jackson, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Nelson Agholor #15 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates his touchdown reception against the Cincinnati Bengals with Mark Andrews #89 during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium, in Baltimore, on Thursday.NBC News, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The wine was again flowing Friday afternoon as the store celebrated its 60th birthday — and in nearly the same location.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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As Shogun was bathing in the glory of its record 18 wins at the Emmy Awards ceremony at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater in September, Japanese director Takeshi Fukunaga was caked in mud and sweat in a small village on Hokkaido.Gavin J Blair, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
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The event that transformed the election was billed as the capstone to a movement bound for glory: The Oct. 27 rally at Madison Square Garden, in the heart of Trump’s home city of New York, before rowdy audience of 20,000.Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
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That’s reflective of the current Pope Francis, who’s been largely commended for his liberal viewpoints.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
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Other commentators commended Trump for his move on social media.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Laud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laud. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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