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
Dean Spiros,
Twin Cities,
24 Dec. 2025
The pillow’s thickness is laud-worthy.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2025
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
When the previous artificial pitch was introduced in July 2010, it had been lauded — but Cruyff was unimpressed.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
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Noun
Tauer lauds Minessale’s parents for raising a thoughtful, humble and determined son.
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Dean Spiros,
Twin Cities,
24 Dec. 2025
The pillow’s thickness is laud-worthy.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
In addition to its instant, complexion-enhancing tint, the formula contains skin care ingredients lauded for their smoothing, quenching properties.
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Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
When the previous artificial pitch was introduced in July 2010, it had been lauded — but Cruyff was unimpressed.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laud
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But later that year, applause turned into discontent voiced in several closed session meetings.
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Ohtani's 18th home run this season off reliever Matt Krook in the sixth landed on the grass hill behind the bullpens and drew the loudest applause.
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As Guo left the courtroom after the sentencing, supporters applauded and shouted toward him.
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Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher, center left, applauds for John Mellencamp during the 27th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Celebrating Bill Maher.
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Leaders from India’s ruling Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have publicly praised bhajan clubbing gatherings.
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Magazine, praising Swift's ability to handle intense public scrutiny.
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Chosen by chefs, industry professionals and journalists and announced in Milan at the end of June, The Best Pizza Awards are not the only recent accolades for local pizza spots.
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One accolade Wester said Harrington doesn’t get enough recognition for?
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For decades, Black Americans struggled to hail taxis in many cities.
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Take advantage of the streetcar system, rent a bike, hail a pedicab, or hop in a taxi, Uber, or Lyft.
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On Tuesday, more than a million fans took to the streets to celebrate Mexico’s advancement to the World Cup’s round of 16, a feat the national team hadn’t achieved since 1986, and with each victory, the human tide grows.
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As America begins to celebrate its 250th birthday on Saturday, there are nearly 800,000 customers without power as outages are reported across multiple states.
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Among the iconic historic items that guests can enjoy are a 1920s wooden carousel that Hardy had restored and hand painted to its former glory where kids and families now ride and enjoy for free.
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Four more properties were restored to their former glory over the years, the last of which was the 1909 home of Morgan’s grandson Robert Zabriskie, the work of which was finished in 2019.
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Miss Manners commends it as better than the usual aggressive-aggressive behavior — and more effective.
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Donning a loud orange and curly wig, Tel commended KC for its hospitality as a host city.
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“Laud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laud. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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