LAUDED Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

lauded

verb

past tense of laud

as in praised

to declare enthusiastic approval of the critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novel

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as in celebrated

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 lauded Loneliness looms as a threat to all genders, but men, who are lauded for gruff stoicism and scorned for vulnerability, can be especially ill-equipped to navigate atomization. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026 Nevertheless, several liberal leaders around the world have already lauded the result. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 26 Oct. 2026 It was also positively received by critics, with Bardem’s performance particularly lauded. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026 In remarks aired on Russian state news agencies, Putin said that Hubbard was at the airport and Witkoff lauded the Russian leader for his release. — David Hickey, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026 Six survivors lauded the New Mexico lawsuit in a statement Wednesday. — Graham Kates, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 Morocco hopes to host the 2030 World Cup final in a 115,000-capacity stadium under construction near Casablanca and has been lauded for its player development through its Mohamed VI Academy, an advanced training complex. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 The San Jose Mercury News lauded Alanis Morissette's rendition before Game 2, but didn't appear to care that players weren't on the court for it. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 The post lauded Slovenia’s incredible hiking, top-notch café and bar culture, welcoming atmosphere, and more. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2026

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More than half of that money has come from a venture capitalist who has publicly praised Elon Musk and a political action committee run by Airbnb, the rental giant currently facing a lawsuit from the city for price gouging during the wildfires.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Hamas praised the attack in a statement but did not claim responsibility.

— Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of praised

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Meanwhile, The Rich Eisen Show celebrated its 12th anniversary earlier this month.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
The tour celebrated the 30th anniversary of Jay’s debut album Reasonable Doubt, and kicked off earlier this year with a headlining show at Philadelphia’s Roots Picnic.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 25 Oct. 2026

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And while he’s been blessed by natural talent and physicality, his rise through the system has been a journey of sacrifice and education.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Linguine Nerano This falls short in the way most Trader Joe’s frozen pastas do, resembling airline food when you’re blessed enough to have it.

— Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of blessed

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But what advocates hailed as a vehicle for democratic governance also has unleashed attack ads, seven-figure war chests and hardball politics.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Intismeran uses messenger RNA technology, the same platform pioneered in the development of Covid vaccines that’s hailed for how quickly it can be rolled out.

— David Cox, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026

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Its award-winning and critically acclaimed films reach 300 million people worldwide in 180 countries and 33 languages across the global National Geographic channels and direct-to-consumer platforms Disney+ and Hulu.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2026
Over the past four decades, Harrison has carved out a stellar career across a number of literary forms, and has been acclaimed by such writers as Angela Carter, Deborah Levy, and Iain Banks.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026

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