lauding

verb

present participle of laud
1
as in praising
to declare enthusiastic approval of the critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novel

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2
as in celebrating
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 lauding Guests lingered over cocktails, lauding Ghesquière’s formidable creative prowess, personal warmth and loyalty. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026 Spatola leaves behind his wife, Jamie Krzyzewski, three children and a wide circle of colleagues lauding his character, humility and passion for basketball. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026 But while the federal government is lauding the new AI program, many aviation experts are wary of letting the technology take off. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 22 Sep. 2026 Officers were notified about the situation after Charlotte called 911, her family friends previously told the AP, lauding her for her heroic act. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026 Kings general manager Scott Perry and coach Doug Christie praised Westbrook throughout the season, lauding his fierce competitive drive and leadership. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Indeed, the underwriters used some uncharacteristically florid language in lauding SpaceX’s prospects. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 18 July 2026 Telemundo is hearing the praise, and has thanked English-speakers — as well as Noah directly — for lauding its coverage. — Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 Paltrow and Goop settled the lawsuit in 2018, with then-Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley lauding the task force’s work. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lauding
  1. praising
  2. celebrating
  3. applauding
  4. blessing
  5. hailing
Verb
  • In Rubin’s case, that amounted to a single video of him speaking at the event, while Ventura posted nearly two dozen times praising Hilton or attacking Becerra.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Rather than rebut them, Paxton uses footage of his daughter Mattie Hayworth praising him as a fighter for family values and role model for his grandchildren.
    — Matthew Choi, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of praising
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  • The Shangri-La Paris played host to an evening of conversations, cocktails and dinner celebrating the launch.
    — Vogue Business, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Dozens of family and friends gathered outside Wildwood Elementary School in Culver City on Saturday for a memorial celebrating Rodriguez.
    — Breaking News, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of celebrating
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  • So how did that work out for you, with this whole world applauding you for this, and then knowing people are pissed off too?
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The post was accompanied by pictures of him in a Man City shirt celebrating with club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak, lifting the Champions League trophy, applauding the fans and celebrating the Premier League title in 2023.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of applauding
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  • Jesse sent a video from Thanksgiving, with Rosemarie blessing her and her family.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
  • By visiting the Basilica and blessing the new tower, the pope follows in the footsteps of Pope Benedict XVI who in 2010 consecrated the Sagrada Familia.
    — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Definition of blessing
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  • The original series won the Golden Globe for best drama in 2019 and routinely lands near the top of lists hailing the best TV series of the past quarter century.
    — Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Official airport taxis and ride-hailing apps such as Uber are the fastest and most reliable ways to make the journey.
    — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of hailing

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“Lauding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lauding. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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