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 Synonyms for lauds
Verb
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Editorial board applauds Mayor Johnson for green-lighting Lori Lightfoot’s plan to revitalize LaSalle Street.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Dec. 2024 -
The editorial board applauds the unusual compromise.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The company’s emphasis on research and development has led to several patents and accolades, showcasing its role as a trailblazer in the robotics sector.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Dec. 2024
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His work has garnered him notable accolades, including being a fellow at the Sundance Native Shorts Lab and the inaugural IllumiNative + Netflix Indigenous Producers Program.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This unique and limited-edition whisky series celebrates the collaborative efforts of Malt Master Kelsey McKechnie and Warehouse and Samples Coordinator George Paterson.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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These include Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Burberry, Chanel, Christian Dior, Comme des Garçons, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, Prada, Versace, Vivienne Westwood and Yohji Yamamoto, in a vibrant documentary style film that embraces and celebrates their creativity, skill and innovation.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Governor as activist Marwan hails from an elite Damascus family and grew up in a wealthy neighborhood in the capital.—
Hadeel Al-Shalchi,
NPR,
27 Dec. 2024
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This example, from Craft + Tailored, hails from 1991, and boats original chamfers on the lugs throughout.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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People who worked on Across the Spider-Verse claimed that their working conditions were not conducive to producing the type of intricate animation that defined the series with Into the Spider-Verse premiered to widespread acclaim in 2018.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Emmy-winning actress, 37, on Thursday, March 27 was the toast of the town, as The Picture of Dorian Gray — writer Kip Williams' stage adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 1890 novel — opened to great acclaim at the Music Box Theatre in New York City.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Lauds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lauds. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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