1
as in to celebrate
to proclaim the glory of
hymns that praise God
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2
as in to applaud
to declare enthusiastic approval of
the school volunteers were praised for their excellent work in the reading program
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as in acclaim
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Recent Examples of praise
Shamira Ibrahim, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
Trump, who has praised the Russian dictator and refused to vocally support Ukraine, would sooner hop on a three-way phone call with Musk and Putin.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Llewellyn King, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
The film has been screened for select audiences already and is being met with high praise, particularly for Grande and Erivo’s performances, as well as the level of spectacle on display.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
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That list of priorities and accomplishments is quite long and has set a strong foundation for the new wave of progressive legislators who have been praised for their willingness to reject the status quo and advocate for a better future.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
Trump, who has praised the Russian dictator and refused to vocally support Ukraine, would sooner hop on a three-way phone call with Musk and Putin.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
Then Forbes announced the publication of a book, which is fulsome in its praise of the management and esprit de corps in the company.
—Llewellyn King, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
The film has been screened for select audiences already and is being met with high praise, particularly for Grande and Erivo’s performances, as well as the level of spectacle on display.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for praise
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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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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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Her first publication was a chapbook of poems, 1983’s The Women Who Hate Me. 1988’s Trash, a book of essays, brought her critical acclaim.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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Under his leadership, FX has reached all time highs in ratings, awards and acclaim.William Earl, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Pope Francis seemed to inadvertently bless the New Orleans Saints — which couldn't come at a better time, as the NFL team just excommunicated their head coach.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Fund issuers will need the SEC to bless new types of constructions in order to get a private credit fund approved.Jesse Pound, CNBC, 5 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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Concession stands incorporate facial recognition to allow fans who have linked their wallets to the arena’s app to walk in and out, bypassing registers.Andrew Greif, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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This is further reinforced by research showing that 81.9% of employees agree that recognition for their contributions improves their engagement.Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Holst leaves the listener in the far removes of outer space, with Neptune being a study in musical mysticism, highlighted by a hidden hymning women’s chorus, as if heard from a mysterious distance.Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2023
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His own work reflects a lifelong love of reading in many genres, and his books brim with the testimonies of poets, artists, and mystics who hymn the delights of sentience.Nick Romeo, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2023
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While the bikes look exotic (kudos to the styling team), they are priced and designed for India - so far.Bill Roberson, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
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For those going the vintage route, kudos to any guest who turns up at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in an archival Balmain frock dating between 1955 and 1958—the period when Lagerfeld served as Pierre Balmain’s assistant.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2023
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“Praise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praise. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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