as in praising
to praise too much
proud parents are likely to overpraise their children for their earnest efforts at making handicrafts
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The social media buzz escalated, with hundreds of accounts weighing in on the issue, many of which lambasted Sullivan and USA Fencing while praising Turner.
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Magazine, praising Swift's ability to handle intense public scrutiny.
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Western, for his part, had by this time recovered something of his usual bluster, and began again upon the subject of Blifil, commending his estate and his family with great earnestness, as though these considerations alone ought to have settled the matter long since.
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Kennedy then mentioned her daughter and became emotional while commending her work.
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Most players who have toiled in the minor league system debut in front of applauding friends and family.
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The sea of yellow applauding the efforts of the dejected Brazilian players who milled about, seemingly unwilling to accept that a match that took so long to really get going was over so quickly.
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All participating children receive certificates, congratulating them on participation or meeting those goals.
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On Saturday, Jeffries took a step in that direction by congratulating New York City's Democratic nominees, including Valdez and Chevalier.
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There was only one other visitor, another mother stroking another small head.
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Alongside Cruise feeding and stroking his dying cat while walking around his mansion with his gut hanging out, there are shots of planes readying for battle and collapsing polar ice caps.
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The infamous Cristiano Ronaldo bust leads the list of sports statutes that have received less-than-flattering reviews.
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The crew neckline, tie waist, and subtle side slit create a flattering silhouette that works equally well for cruise dinners, city exploring, and beachside evenings.
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“Overpraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpraising. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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