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noun

plural of laud
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of laud
1
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 lauds
Noun
Tauer lauds Minessale’s parents for raising a thoughtful, humble and determined son. — Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
Verb
India’s Modi lauds the pilot’s courage Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called Machchhar a hero. — Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Ward dissects the Black experience in America, reflects on her own experience as a young Black girl growing up in poverty in southern Mississippi, lauds the writers who influenced her, and examines her own motivations as a writer. — The Know, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2026 Perfumer Michael Nordstrand lauds Hermès H24 as a unique spin on a fougère, a classically masculine fragrance profile that often gets compared to the smell of aftershave in a barbershop. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026 The report lauds President Joe Biden’s administration for signing a sweeping COVID-19 stimulus package, as well as laws supporting minority small businesses and a bipartisan infrastructure bill. — Matt Brown, Fortune, 30 July 2026 Newman lauds the determination of a 30,000-volunteer team involved in the massive operation that is organizing and running these camps. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026 Global editorial director and US editor in chief Amy Astley lauds the medium-firm hybrid mattress for its five ergonomic zones and soft yet supportive layers of organic natural latex. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026 The Knicks will be getting their first-ever ticker-tape parade on Thursday as New York lauds their amazing victory. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026 Qualcomm lauds the chip's ability to launch apps 20% faster and reduce screen stutter by 18%. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lauds
  1. glories
  2. applauds
  3. praises
  4. accolades
  5. hails
  6. celebrates
  7. honors
  8. commends
Noun
  • The glories of some former age may be lamented, and our sympathies directed to parties judged righteous or wronged.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The privileged hillside location is well removed from the crowds, yet Florence and all its Renaissance glories is a mere 20-minute ride on the complimentary shuttle bus.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of glories
Verb
  • The crowd applauds, marveling with a mixture of shock and awe at what Zada and his team have done with the footage.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The audience files in quietly, takes their seats, and applauds with almost formal restraint when Olivia and William emerge.
    — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of applauds
Verb
  • The editorial praises the Shedd for trying to save the whales in this time of crisis, even though the animals had a record of previous poor living conditions and dubious care.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Sandy praises her crew for performing efficiently under pressure, and gives out the $1,807 each of them earned from a $23,500 tip.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of praises
Noun
  • Smart, a veteran actress, has earned numerous accolades over the course of her career, including eight Emmys, three SAG Awards, two Golden Globes and six Critics Choice Awards.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Langley has nine nominations heading into the November awards show, while Lambert is up for seven accolades.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of accolades
Verb
  • Kyiv hails the vote as vital political backing after months of lobbying, but the sanctions’ real impact hinges on how aggressively Washington enforces the new powers at home and abroad.
    — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Techno-optimism hails AI’s transformative potential to solve major social problems and address unmet needs.
    — Marianne Cooper, Time, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of hails
Verb
  • Saturday celebrates the 35th anniversary of Fat Wreck Chords, with Dillinger Four, Teenage Bottlerocket, Dead to Me, Swingin’ Utters, Codefendants, Cobra Skulls, Nerf Herder, Get Dead, and others.
    — Dick Slaughter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The south wing celebrates Arab architecture, while the north is more traditional European style.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of celebrates
Noun
  • Maye’s three-touchdown performance in New England’s win over Buffalo on Sunday earned him AFC offensive player of the week honors, following a rough start to the season.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The annual gathering honors Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, which falls on the last weekend of September.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of honors
Verb
  • The report commends changes including protecting wetlands, improving stormwater and wastewater infrastructure, and expanding water quality monitoring, including notification programs that warn people about unsafe conditions in rivers and streams.
    — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Maynard also commends the company for its presentation of the result, in light of AI’s tendency to copy humans’ mathematical results and present them as its own ideas.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of commends

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

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