LAUD Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of laud

as in applause

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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verb

ˈlȯd

as in to applaud

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

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as in to praise

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 laud

Noun

Teammates like Herro and team captain Bam Adebayo laud Wiggins’ two-way versatility. — James Jackson, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025 One culprit is California’s ultra-progressive state income tax that Newsom lauds. — George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2023

Verb

The hiring of offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel has yet to unlock Herbert, who is lauded by league personnel for his physical tools. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026 Ken Griffin’s record-breaking $2 billion gift to establish a Carnegie Mellon University campus in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood was lauded as the single largest donation to a higher education institution in history. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for laud

Recent Examples of Synonyms for laud

Noun

Bashing California is a reliable applause line in red states like Nebraska, Alabama, Texas and Oklahoma, where the president has been holding rallies trying to ensure his supporters get out to vote.

— Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Davidson's request was immediately met with cheers and thunderous applause from the studio audience.

— Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of applause

Verb

Mac Haddow of the American Kratom Association has applauded the DEA’s 7-OH ban but has also blamed irresponsible consumers for any deaths caused by natural kratom use.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026
Bryan’s on-stage statement immediately drew a lot of negative feedback from conservative fans, although there are pockets on the right that have come out against Israel’s actions in Gaza who applauded Bryan.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of applaud

Verb

The one-minute television spot includes Poindexter’s daughters praising their father for his work ethic and dedication to their family.

— Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2026
Smoke’N Ash is also praised for Patrick Hicks’ brisket, pork ribs and rib tips, along with an extensive menu of desserts.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of praise

Noun

Clearly he hasn’t been flooded with offers since that accolade, so his agent has set him up with Lady Isabella, who claims to have a Netflix commission for a bio-doc about her life.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
To be precise, the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, where Dove received the Best New Artist accolade—a prize for which Måneskin, the Italian rock group fronted by Damiano that is currently on hiatus, were also nominated.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of accolade

Verb

Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Monday hailed down a tanker transiting the strait and ordered the ship to turn around or face attack, according to an incident report from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre.

— Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
The passengers who halted the attack and helped regain control of the aircraft have been hailed as heroes in Israel.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of hail

Verb

To celebrate the diversity and nutritiousness of traditional Korean foods through a modern lens.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence, Smithsonian leaders are turning to AI to better understand items in its collection tied to the fight that led to the country’s founding.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of celebrate

Noun

There was Sinners, Coogler’s vampire movie that delivered $370 million in ticket sales and Academy Awards glory.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
But there will be no return to the glory days of the mid-20th century, when almost half of Americans routinely attended a church, synagogue or mosque, the same study concluded.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of glory

Verb

Fine art’s real estate crisis and its wholesale entrenchment in money laundering perhaps commend the political possibilities of unfine modes?

— Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
With very few exceptions, roses were offered to commend male medieval rulers, often ones who had militarily defended Catholicism.

— Joëlle Rollo-Koster, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026

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