laureated

verb

past tense of laureate
as in applauded

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  1. applauded
  2. acclaimed
  3. saluted
  4. cheered
  5. hailed
  6. praised
  7. extolled
  8. lauded
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  • As Guo left the courtroom after the sentencing, supporters applauded and shouted toward him.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • The American Principles Project, a right-wing advocacy group that has helped states draft laws to restrict transgender rights, applauded Tuesday’s ruling.
    — Simon Montlake, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026
Definition of applauded
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  • The team behind the popular and acclaimed Buckhead restaurant the Chastain has announced a second concept opening in 2027.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 29 June 2026
  • The first season of Beef wasn’t just critically acclaimed; it was widely hailed as an avatar of post-pandemic rage.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 27 June 2026
Definition of acclaimed
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  • The Angels then saluted Ward, a member of the major league team for eight seasons, with a tribute video in the middle of the first inning.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 June 2026
  • Industry heavyweights also saluted the executive.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026
Definition of saluted
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  • The team stood outside for a while, watching and waving as fans cheered, sang and danced.
    — Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • Red, green and white fireworks exploded, music boomed and strangers danced and cheered together.
    — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of cheered
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  • Liberal groups and many voting rights experts also hailed the ruling as a win for voters.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • The first season of Beef wasn’t just critically acclaimed; it was widely hailed as an avatar of post-pandemic rage.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 27 June 2026
Definition of hailed
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  • Councilman Jimmy Inman also praised the late man in an emotional Facebook post.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • McMahon praised Wagner for complying with federal guidelines in a DOE press release.
    — Elijah Polance, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Definition of praised
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  • Out of that knowledge comes a tradition of broader democracy extolled by some of black America’s most celebrated heroes.
    — Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
  • These are the ones that’ve been extolled by professors and critics.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Definition of extolled
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  • Dining options at the resort include the impressive and much-lauded RIME restaurant.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Alameda County officials lauded his role in tackling the county’s most complex issues.
    — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Definition of lauded
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