as in praising
to proclaim the glory of
campaign literature extolling the candidate's military record
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Recent Examples of extolling
Bruno Mars was announced as this year’s Record Store Day Ambassador Friday, releasing a video extolling the virtue of record shops and vinyl, along with announcing plans for an exclusive compilation LP to come out as part of RSD on April 18.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
Poet Caridad Moro-Gronlier read an original work for the evening extolling Miami-Dade’s accepting culture.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
The governor, who has emerged as a likely candidate for the 2028 presidential race, spent much of his hour-long speech spelling out the triumphs of his administration and extolling the values of California.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The doctrine is both a reasonable tactical reaction to threatening events and a vivid personal reflection of Trump the wannabe emperor, committed to self-extolling, national expansion and personal and national wealth.
—John Brummett, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
After extolling the benefits of hormones, Makary emphasized that doctors and patients would decide what treatments to use and for how long.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
During the trip, Zahn kept calling Gomez extolling the costumes and the wacky splendor of the whole event.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
The Illinois Office of Tourism released a video message from Governor JB Pritzker extolling the deep ties between Illinois and Canada.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Videos extolling conservative girl makeup are primarily being posted by young women who, from their social media profiles, appear to lean more liberal than conservative.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Chris Willman, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
Poet Caridad Moro-Gronlier read an original work for the evening extolling Miami-Dade’s accepting culture.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
The governor, who has emerged as a likely candidate for the 2028 presidential race, spent much of his hour-long speech spelling out the triumphs of his administration and extolling the values of California.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The doctrine is both a reasonable tactical reaction to threatening events and a vivid personal reflection of Trump the wannabe emperor, committed to self-extolling, national expansion and personal and national wealth.
—John Brummett, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
After extolling the benefits of hormones, Makary emphasized that doctors and patients would decide what treatments to use and for how long.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
During the trip, Zahn kept calling Gomez extolling the costumes and the wacky splendor of the whole event.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
The Illinois Office of Tourism released a video message from Governor JB Pritzker extolling the deep ties between Illinois and Canada.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Videos extolling conservative girl makeup are primarily being posted by young women who, from their social media profiles, appear to lean more liberal than conservative.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extolling
Verb
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That Bad Bunny gave this song to Martin feels especially moving after the latter wrote a letter this past week praising the former’s Grammys acceptance speech.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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Your diplomatic touch can turn an argument into teamwork by praising an idea’s potential, then guiding it toward a less pricey lane.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Galentine’s Day is dedicated to celebrating sisterhood, friendship and platonic love.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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The band from Berkeley, California – just across the San Francisco Bay from Levi's Stadium – will perform during a ceremony celebrating the Super Bowl's 60th anniversary with and Super Bowl MVPs from the last six decades.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Full Moon is blessing all journeys, literal or mental.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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For decades, Kris Jenner has been blessing screens and red carpets in her iconic pixie cut.—
Audrey Noble,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Extolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extolling. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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