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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
Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
Analysts praised Google for advancing technology leadership, signaling potential breakthroughs in computing power and commercial applications.
—Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2024
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Even prior to announcing its better-than-expected earnings, Broadcom had been earning praises from analysts.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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Verb
In a viral video, Sara Wiles, 38, praised her fellow millennials (people born between 1981 and 1996) for trying to keep up with the standards that Gen Z (people born between 1997 and 2012) influencers are setting online.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
Analysts praised Google for advancing technology leadership, signaling potential breakthroughs in computing power and commercial applications.
—Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2024
Noun
Capcom stumbled into somewhat of a cult classic with the release of the first game in the series, Onimusha: Warlords, back in 2001 on the PS2, with the hack and slash game doing well enough to earn several sequels and getting near-universal critical praise.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Even prior to announcing its better-than-expected earnings, Broadcom had been earning praises from analysts.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for praise
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Be quick to celebrate moments of achievement and display sincere concern when associates are in pain.Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Exuberant Syrians observed the first Friday prayers since the ouster of Assad, gathering in the capital's historic main mosque, its largest square and around the country to celebrate the end of half a century of authoritarian rule.ALBERT AJI AND MATTHEW LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Creative agencies are applauded for their ability to deliver astounding results for their clients by leveraging top-tier talent and a significant amount of resources.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Loud ovations greeted the Carnegie performances, and the musicians themselves applauded their future leader.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Conceived and directed by Stephen Sachs, this documentary drama about a family divided by the Jan. 6 insurrection had its world premiere in Los Angeles before opening in New York to further acclaim.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Focus Features released it in the U.S. on October 25, following the film’s premiere to critical acclaim at the Telluride Film Festival.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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May God continue to bless her in good health, love and joy!Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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After blessing the holy water, the archbishop will sprinkle it over the congregation and then the altar.Christian Edwards, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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This beloved series, hailed for its unique take on family life, will make its way back to the screen with new episodes, reinstating its original wit and charm.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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When Luigi Mangione was arrested in the killing of the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, he was hailed in some corners of the internet as an anti-capitalist folk hero.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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While Beijing has yet to extend formal recognition to the current government in Kabul, Chinese officials have regularly engaged with Taliban counterparts on issues such as trade and security.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Another key factor will be winning international recognition for a new government in a country where multiple foreign powers have their hands in the mix.ALBERT AJI AND MATTHEW LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 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 22 Dec. 2024.
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