PRAISED Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

praised

verb

past tense of praise

as in celebrated

to proclaim the glory of hymns that praise God

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as in applauded

to declare enthusiastic approval of the school volunteers were praised for their excellent work in the reading program

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Recent Examples of praised Republican lawmakers -- many of them in tough election contests where soaring fuel costs are driving voter anger -- praised the agreement. — 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 She’s praised for her strong sense of story, as well as her grasp of power politics. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026 Aldermen, civic leaders and financial ratings agencies praised Watts deal as an effective way to reduce taxpayer costs by avoiding legal bills and the towering liability of potential court losses. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 Councilmember Lincoln Restler, who has been pushing for the park’s completion since at least 2010, praised Mamdani for moving on it after so many years. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026 In our review, expert Christian de Looper, praised the Liberty 5’s noise cancelling strength. — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026 On Wednesday, following the announcement of Carnegie Mellon University Miami, Ross praised Griffin in an email statement. — Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 Gray praised the producers and actors who helped bring the film to life and reflected on his early dreams of being a filmmaker. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Sep. 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

Definition of celebrated

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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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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

Definition of blessed

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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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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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Several Israeli officials commended the bravery of those on board the plane.

— Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Chicago 7th Ward Alderman Greg Mitchell, the main speaker at the unveiling, commended West’s cultural contributions and her legacy as an educator during her tenure at Chicago State University.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of commended

Verb

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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