as in glories
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 applauds
to declare enthusiastic approval of
the critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novel
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as in praises
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 lauds
Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Ray lauds the magnificence of the locale, surrounded by mountainous views and rich greenery almost as beautiful as his bride.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
William Godwin’s novel Fleetwood (1805) also lauds a married woman as an excellent walker.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Ray lauds the magnificence of the locale, surrounded by mountainous views and rich greenery almost as beautiful as his bride.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lauds
Noun
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Since taking the reins as the CEO of its racing division in late 2016, Brown has overseen McLaren’s evolution from a team stuck in the shadow of past glories to one that now sits atop the F1 world once more.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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The poet’s reminiscences form the core of several poems that rank among the glories of twentieth-century American literature.—
Dan Chiasson,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But there are clearly no hard feelings, as the three actresses hug and marvel while the crowd applauds.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Sep. 2025
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Both get up and the winner raises the arm of the loser and applauds him briefly in a sign of respect.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Willmore praises Anderson for his adaptation of Pynchon’s novel and for dragging the work into the 21st century, as well as the action in the film, comparing it to Terminator 2.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Federal Communications Commission chair praises Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show being pulled.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During its run, This Is Us was nominated 39 times at the Emmy Awards, winning four accolades overall.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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Over the last decade, Through Her Lens has supported upwards of 50 films as well as hundreds of women and nonbinary writers, producers and directors, who Rosenthal noted have gone on to different distribution deals and accolades across various platforms.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The psychological horror movie hails from director Justin Tipping and received a C- CinemaScore from audiences.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Sep. 2025
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Albers, who hails from Iola, graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's broadcast journalism program.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Balmain Hair celebrates its 50th anniversary.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the Napa Rose restaurant is undergoing a renovation that celebrates Craftsman design with an eye toward modern Californian luxury and approachability, according to the spokesperson.—
Jessica Peralta,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Bueckers was voted a starter in the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game and won Rookie of the Month honors in June, July and August.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Barrett won medalist honors with a score of 33 for East Bridgewater (5-2) in a 117-73 nonleague win over Cardinal Spellman.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Will these two oddballs, thrust together by a dental emergency on a night that commends peace on Earth and goodwill toward men, maintain a friendship?—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Broncos head coach Sean Payton regularly commends Lazzaro’s work, both in terms of on-field data and research, and also in the scouting and draft realms.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Lauds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lauds. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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