1
as in celebrates
to proclaim the glory of
hymns that praise God
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2
as in applauds
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 Synonyms for praises
Verb
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This year’s event, themed Art + Architecture, celebrates art and architecture inspired by the groundbreaking architectural designs of Lord Norman Foster and his renowned studio Foster + Partners.—
Paola Hernandez Jiao,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025 -
With its transition to the stage, Smash finally realizes its full potential as a hilarious, pointed satire that both skewers and celebrates the Great White Way.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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In a confessional, Cheyenne applauds Zach's willingness to go through this process.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Little applauds compromise on Medicaid Little’s signature was the final step in a monthslong debate over the future of the state’s Medicaid expansion program.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Mar. 2025
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The show hails from Morgan's 30 Rock costar Tina Fey, who will executive-produce alongside her former 30 Rock creative teammates Robert Carlock and Sam Means.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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The series hails from Apple Studios and is produced by Tropper Ink.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Yet Biden gets kudos for drawing down 180 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve when gasoline prices were topping out at a record $5 a gallon in June, Faucher says.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
8 Feb. 2023
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Greenwald, who was introduced with Bronx flair by Cardi B, also brought an aw-shucks attitude in accepting the kudos.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2023
Noun
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The Rebels featured the best defensive line south of Columbus, Ohio, and several players received high accolades.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Andre's achievements have earned him numerous accolades in his field.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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With the Yankees’ season now two weeks old, however, Goldschmidt has earned nothing but acclaim in the early going of his pinstriped career.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Twenty years ago, before all the shiny gold statues, platinum-selling albums, and critical acclaim, John Legend was an upstart singer and pianist, bouncing between Philadelphia and New York trying to get a record deal.—
Marcus J. Moore,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Instead of sporadic, one-off acknowledgments, appreciation becomes a consistent and measurable part of workplace culture — with half the effort but twice the impact.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Non-Political Message Some analysts believe that cultural acknowledgments like these may help foster greater understanding between the two nations, even if only temporarily.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But there are nods to the various parts of his life, homages to the people and work that inspire him to his own best work.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The film has been the subject of many homages in cinema and television for the past half century.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Praises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praises. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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