1
as in celebrating
to proclaim the glory of
hymns that praise God
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as in applauding
to declare enthusiastic approval of
the school volunteers were praised for their excellent work in the reading program
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Recent Examples of praising
More than 1,300 customers have awarded the sneakers a five-star rating, praising the durability and cloud-like cushioning in reviews.
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Cue tech and political leaders praising the outgoing Cook, who'd presided over a more than 20-fold increase in market cap at the tech giant since taking over from the late Steve Jobs in 2011.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Prince Harry visited Kyiv for his third trip in a year, praising Ukrainians’ resilience and unity while urging the nation to maintain togetherness against Russia’s ongoing invasion.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Najjar and Zolciak's relationship was a plot point in the show's early seasons, with Zolciak praising him for funding a lavish lifestyle.
—James Powel, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Players on both sides are constantly praising one another.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
These slip-ons have more than 1,700 five-star reviews—with many shoppers praising them for their surprising amount of arch support.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
That success — as well as surviving his own murder attempt — has sparked a nationwide infatuation of Harfuch, which includes merchandise and popular ballads praising him.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Thousands of people commented on Porizkova's video, praising her for her looks and confidence.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Cue tech and political leaders praising the outgoing Cook, who'd presided over a more than 20-fold increase in market cap at the tech giant since taking over from the late Steve Jobs in 2011.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Prince Harry visited Kyiv for his third trip in a year, praising Ukrainians’ resilience and unity while urging the nation to maintain togetherness against Russia’s ongoing invasion.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Najjar and Zolciak's relationship was a plot point in the show's early seasons, with Zolciak praising him for funding a lavish lifestyle.
—James Powel, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Players on both sides are constantly praising one another.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
These slip-ons have more than 1,700 five-star reviews—with many shoppers praising them for their surprising amount of arch support.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
That success — as well as surviving his own murder attempt — has sparked a nationwide infatuation of Harfuch, which includes merchandise and popular ballads praising him.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Thousands of people commented on Porizkova's video, praising her for her looks and confidence.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for praising
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By the time Josh Doan scored to put the Sabres up 2-0, Bruins fans were stunned into silence while Sabres fans were celebrating all around them.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The royals are also slated to attend a block party in Virginia celebrating the anniversary.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The audience responded by applauding.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Others praised troopers for stepping in to help, applauding authorities for rescuing the vulnerable cub and ensuring it was placed in proper care.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Trump re-posted an image depicting Jesus blessing him, whcich was first posted by a right-wing Republican candidate for a Boston congressional seat.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
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That version depicted the president in red and white robes holding a light in one hand and blessing a sick man with the other.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The service The team skews young and local, with many of them hailing from (former) nomadic families around the region.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Some Uber riders are accusing the company of charging higher fares when an American Express card is selected in the app, reviving long-running concerns about how opaque ride-hailing algorithms decide what each customer pays.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Kermit Ruffins pays tribute to Louis Armstrong By far the most exciting performance scheduled at Jazz Fest’s Economy Hall Tent features one of the Crescent City’s greatest living trumpeters saluting the most important trumpeter in New Orleans history.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
21 Apr. 2026
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Build a new Garden, with rafters for the banners saluting New York’s past champions and heroes — and with plenty of room for new ones.—
Ellis T. “Skip” Prince,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Attention around Simpson has since taken off, with people commending him for his kindness and generosity.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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After the hearing, Gorman’s family released a statement commending the judge for detaining Medina.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Praising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praising. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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