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also extoll
as in to celebrate
to proclaim the glory of
campaign literature extolling the candidate's military record
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Recent Examples of extol
Kennedy has touted the benefits of bone broth on social media, and podcaster Joe Rogan, who has extolled the benefits of the carnivore diet for years, is also a big fan of bone broth.
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Kennedy has touted the benefits of bone broth on social media and podcaster Joe Rogan, who has extolled the benefits of the carnivore diet for years, is also a big fan of bone broth.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Chapman, a third baseman for his entire major-league career, also extolled the virtues of playing the same spot every single day.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
In an era of rumpled, ordinary-looking leading men, Hackman was extolled as the most rumpled, the most ordinary — a mid-level manager who somehow got elevated to the Oscar podium.
—Ty Burr, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Kennedy has touted the benefits of bone broth on social media and podcaster Joe Rogan, who has extolled the benefits of the carnivore diet for years, is also a big fan of bone broth.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Chapman, a third baseman for his entire major-league career, also extolled the virtues of playing the same spot every single day.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
In an era of rumpled, ordinary-looking leading men, Hackman was extolled as the most rumpled, the most ordinary — a mid-level manager who somehow got elevated to the Oscar podium.
—Ty Burr, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extol
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Carey recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of her album The Emancipation of Mimi with The Emancipation of Mimi (20th Anniversary Edition) and an additional digital deluxe edition.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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Clara Adams, a sophomore at North Salinas High School, crossed the finish line first at last Saturday’s meet and immediately ran to her father, David Adams, to celebrate.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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While some prominent Jews have praised Trump’s Harvard crackdown, many others say the administration’s actions appear more focused on damaging higher education than addressing the concerns of Jewish students.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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But authorities were praised for their quick response to the incident and swift updates.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
27 May 2025
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Trump held a rally at the Mon Valley Works–Irvin Plant in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, outside Pittsburgh, Friday night to laud the deal.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Hughes lauded Inoue for his ability to conquer communication challenges.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Heye, the veteran GOP official, cited the case of Reince Priebus, Trump's former White House Chief of Staff, who found out Trump fired him on a rainy airport Tarmac in 2017 after traveling with the President on Air Force One.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Earlier this year, then-Fire Chief Kristin Crowley cited disabled engines, and a lack of mechanics, as one reason why fire officials did not dispatch more personnel to Pacific Palisades before the Jan. 7 fire.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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“Extol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extol. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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