laureated

verb

past tense of laureate
as in applauded

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laureated
  1. applauded
  2. acclaimed
  3. saluted
  4. cheered
  5. hailed
  6. praised
  7. extolled
  8. lauded
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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
Definition of applauded
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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
Definition of acclaimed
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  • Roberts saluted Díaz for working hard to get back to an uncertain assignment.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Duran Duran joins a small circle of acts who’ve been saluted by the Royal Mail with special stamp issues, AC/DC, The Who and Spice Girls among them.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of saluted
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  • Kirk took the stage in an off-the-shoulder bronze gown and an Eras Tour–style stack of bracelets as the crowd cheered with their phones in the air, recording her.
    — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Meta Platforms rallied nearly 13% in that time, as traders cheered the company’s Muse artificial intelligence agent.
    — Jenni Reid,Justina Lee,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of cheered
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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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  • 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
Definition of praised
Verb
  • The Christian blogger Phylicia Masonheimer has extolled the virtues of lingerie showers.
    — Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The public speech extolled the diversity of the Scandinavian nation and was viewed on social media by millions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of extolled
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  • 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, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of lauded
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