laud
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Synonyms & Antonyms for laud
Synonyms: Verb
acclaim, accredit, applaud, cheer, crack up, hail, praise, salute, tout
Synonyms: Noun
acclaim, accolade, applause, bay(s), credit, distinction, glory, homage, honor, kudos, laurels, props [slang], réclame, sun
Antonyms: Verb
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Examples of laud in a Sentence
Verb
He was much lauded as a successful businessman. the critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novelNoun
an actor who in his lifetime received all the laud and honor that the theater world could bestow
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Petit-Frere was a five-star nationally lauded recruit out of high school — the sort of talent who ascends to a starting role after his redshirt season. — Nathan Baird, cleveland.com, "How and why Branden Bowen persevered to win another starting job for the Ohio State Buckeyes," 29 Aug. 2019 Its hosts have fielded live calls from Trump and landed interviews with the president, who in turn lauds the show to his 64 million Twitter followers. — Los Angeles Times, "Fox News advertisers get a direct line to the viewer in chief," 28 Aug. 2019 In a violent sport that lauds toughness, pain management has always been a complex issue. — SI.com, "A History of Football in 100 Objects," 28 Aug. 2019 Award-winning Detroit chef Kate Williams is preparing to unveil the follow-up restaurant to her nationally lauded Lady of the House in Corktown. — Mark Kurlyandchik, Detroit Free Press, "Lauded chef Kate Williams to debut vintage-style diner Karl's in Detroit this week," 27 Aug. 2019 Loeb has been tapped for the Dan Curtis Legacy Award, which lauds accomplishments in genre television. — Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, "Kevin Feige, Jon Favreau, Jeph Loeb to Be Honored at Saturn Awards," 22 Aug. 2019 The game’s arrival on Ars’ forums was decidedly mixed, with one thread lauding its impressive free demo, downloadable ahead of the game’s retail launch. — Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, "Ars Technica’s favorite video games from our first 10 years, 1998-2008," 20 Aug. 2019 Wheeler, noting that some weapons were seized, lauded police for keeping relative calm in the city as the groups moved in small bands throughout the day. — John Bacon, USA TODAY, "Far-right Proud Boys claim 'mission success' in antifa protest, vow to hold monthly Portland rallies," 18 Aug. 2019 The delay offered a glimmer of hope in an otherwise grim outlook in U.S.-China trade policy and was announced after a phone call between trade negotiators, which Trump lauded as productive. — Anchorage Daily News, "Stock losses deepen as key recession warning surfaces," 14 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The young priests rise by 6 a.m. each day and gather in the chapel to sing lauds, a morning prayer to praise God as the sun rises. — Washington Post, "Young Nebraska priests’ chants become best-selling album," 24 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'laud.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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