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noun

Definition of baysnext
plural of bay
as in glory
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement he wrote for his own personal satisfaction, not for any bays that the literary establishment might deign to bestow

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verb

present tense third-person singular of bay
1
as in shouts
to speak so as to be heard at a distance the mob was baying for revenge

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2
as in howls
to make a long loud mournful sound the lonesome beagle bayed whenever someone walked by

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  1. glory
  2. accolade
  3. distinction
  4. acclaim
  5. credit
  6. applause
  7. praise
  8. sun
Noun
  • White pedestals rise out of the floor whenever a character needs to be elevated, either in glory or shame.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Among the 18 players for both teams to give a pregame press conference, Rizzo talked about a litany of topics, including his experience on the 2016 Chicago Cubs, who overcame a three games to one deficit to taste World Series glory for the first time since 1908.
    Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Noun
  • The following year, as part of Robb Report’s Best of the Best accolades, it was named 2013 Best Specialty Vehicles: Sports Car.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
  • As the charismatic frontwoman of No Doubt and a multiplatinum solo artist, Stefani’s career has spanned decades and genres, earning numerous accolades, including four MTV Video Music Awards, two Billboard Awards an American Music Award and a Brit Award.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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  • The distinction is important because a felony arrest typically entails more rigid follow-up in court and a higher likelihood of jail detention, while a misdemeanor often ends with a citation and release on the spot.
    Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • In her time as a public servant, Rep. Lee became the first Black woman elected to the State Senate from Northern California, holding the distinction of the highest-ranking Black woman in Democratic leadership.
    Shamira Ibrahim, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of distinction
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  • Her first publication was a chapbook of poems, 1983’s The Women Who Hate Me. 1988’s Trash, a book of essays, brought her critical acclaim.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Under his leadership, FX has reached all time highs in ratings, awards and acclaim.
    William Earl, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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  • On his confidence: That’s just a credit to having great teammates, trusting me, picking me up.
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The filing also details the company's credit agreement, which includes a $300 million term loan and a $50 million revolving credit facility.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of credit
Noun
  • When most of Tammy Faye’s numbers reached their big finishes, the audience around me produced awkward bursts of lukewarm applause.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Page said, which was met with applause from the community members at the meeting.
    Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of applause
Noun
  • Ukrainian officials offered their own praise of Trump, but face an uncertain future given his views on further military support for Kyiv's fight with Russia.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Rather than try to sing the praises of the Biden administration’s policy response to the pandemic, the strategy for Harris has been to speak plainly about costs and expenses and stress the importance of further reducing them.
    Tobias Burns, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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  • Play the Sun In a perfect scenario, your decoys will be in the sun (so ducks can see them well) and your hide will be in the shadows.
    Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Throughout its mission, Parker has moved closer to the sun.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of sun
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