laudative

adjective

Definition of laudativenext
as in laudatory

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laudative
  1. laudatory
  2. complimentary
  3. favorable
  4. positive
  5. hagiographic
  6. appreciative
  7. flattering
  8. friendly
Adjective
  • But the path down memory lane is twisted, and while trying to debunk the many laudatory myths that have grown up around him, Fife’s deteriorating mind just ends up creating more, a contradiction that Schrader conveys with a whole armory of experimental visual flourishes.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
  • But these laudatory aims will ultimately be overwhelmed by rigid adherence to grand-strategic primacy, by which the United States, seeking to dominate each region permanently, fuels intense security competition with rising or assertive powers.
    Stephen Wertheim, Foreign Affairs, 25 Jan. 2021
Definition of laudatory
Adjective
  • Those who purchased a $30 wristband, or two for $50, received exclusive specials and complimentary cocktails at participating shops.
    Jeffrey F. Bill, Baltimore Sun, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Cost: Tickets start at $85 The Gwen Celebrate in style at this downtown hotel with cocktails, a DJ, a special menu including oysters ($24), dark chocolate tart ($17) and complimentary bubbly at midnight.
    Moyo Adeolu, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of complimentary
Adjective
  • The complaints accuse PBMs, like CVS Caremark and OptumRx, of manipulating the system by demanding large rebates from drug manufacturers in exchange for favorable placement on formularies, which led to inflated drug prices for health plans.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Their remaining schedule until the new year is favorable.
    Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of favorable
Adjective
  • Despite more positive reports in previous months, concerns remain about the economic outlook, leaving policymakers and businesses questioning whether the downturn in confidence will translate to slower growth in 2024.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The second-tier season so far has been one of learning and positive performances for the former Red Bull Salzburg midfielder, who signed from the Austrian outfit in summer 2022.
    Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of positive
Adjective
  • Andrew Stevens pays loving but not hagiographic tribute to his late mother, famed actress Stella Stevens, in his documentary recently showcased at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival.
    Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
  • This is no hagiographic portrait of Czechoslovak Radio as a beacon of civic resistance.
    Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of hagiographic
Adjective
  • Thursday’s festivities provided an appreciative fan base with at least one more opportunity to express its gratitude.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Don't: Assume Expensive is Better Gift givers tend to believe that the pricier a gift, the more appreciative the recipient will be.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of appreciative
Adjective
  • This lounge look from Softies, available at Nordstrom and features a loose, straight-leg design and a flattering classic v-neckline.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Courtesy of brand Boden Tiered Tulle Ruffle Maxi Skirt $220 $176 Boden Courtesy of brand Boden Midi Coat $420 $214 Boden Free People Add a bit of color to your closet with some cozy sweaters and flattering jumpsuits from Free People.
    Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of flattering
Adjective
  • In a statement, City Manager Brian Saeki declined to comment on the litigation but described the promenade as the centerpiece of a decades-long effort to support local businesses and make the Uptown area more pedestrian friendly.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But the country’s new leaders will also have to look outward, balancing the tangled, sometimes contradictory interests of many foreign powers — some friendly, some hostile, some wary.
    Josh Holder, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of friendly
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