LAUDED Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

lauded

verb

past tense of laud

as in praised

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

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as in celebrated

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 lauded That’s why La Roche-Posay’s Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer is lauded as a particularly versatile pick. — Sheryl George, Allure, 5 Oct. 2026 The Nobel Assembly lauded their work and said their tool is now being used in laboratories around the world to reveal the brain’s mysteries. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026 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 Gram lauded Danish public broadcaster DR for being up for pushing the envelope with Borgen. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026 About halfway through the evening, attention turned back to Pugh as Guiducci and Bajaria lauded the Oscar-nominee. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 30 Sep. 2026 The stiffest competition comes on the wing, where the Lakers lauded their depth between offseason additions Quentin Grimes, Collin Sexton, Matisse Thybulle and Williams, rookie Cameron Carr and progressing second-year forward Adou Thiero. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 The central Mexico city, in the state of Guanajuato, should also be lauded for its contemporary residences. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026

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Republican lawmakers -- many of them in tough election contests where soaring fuel costs are driving voter anger -- praised the agreement.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
It was praised by criminal justice advocates as a step toward a new, more thoughtful approach to the court system.

— Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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The Fairmont Breakers in Long Beach, meantime, received its first Michelin key on the same day the hotel celebrated its 100th anniversary.

— Tim Chan, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
The late, legendary musician David Bowie will have his 80th birthday celebrated with a series of events, exhibits, releases, collaborations and experiences beginning in November and spanning 2027, his estate announced on Monday.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

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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

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No sooner than the broadcast of the Braves’ Wild Card Series game began Tuesday, showing pockets of empty seats at Truist Park, the social-media geniuses blessed us with their bouquets of wisdom.

— Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Fashion designer Simon Port Jacquemus listed it among his favorite addresses in Vogue, and French street artist Invader unofficially blessed the building with one of his trademark mosaics.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

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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 hailed

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But, as Zirin observes, Zinn’s version of the American story was far from universally acclaimed.

— Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Oct. 2026
Humm will be his more casual à la carte restaurant, promising the same culinary excellence that Humm (the chef) is acclaimed for.

— Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026

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