LAUDED Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

lauded

verb

past tense of laud

as in praised

to declare enthusiastic approval of the critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novel

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as in celebrated

to proclaim the glory of the nation's people were expected to laud the dictator at every opportunity

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Recent Examples of lauded The article notes the overlap between emotional intelligence and psychopathy; while EQ is lauded, psychopathic traits can surprisingly predict career success due to charm and appearing calm under pressure. — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Child safety experts lauded the settlement and the accompanying pressure campaign as a giant leap forward in the effort to regulate an industry that until this year appeared all but impenetrable to reform, either from the courts or legislatures. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 Council member Kathy Corless lauded the design, as well as the applicant’s willingness to amend the plan, which aligns with the city’s vision for the corridor. — Mark Dee august 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026 The Royals are consistently lauded for their infield defense. — Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026 The Mediterranean diet has long been lauded by nutritionists for its health benefits and is high in healthy fats, plants and whole grains. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 27 Aug. 2026 Some of Syria’s neighbors have also lauded the decision as a landmark step to normalizing the geopolitical situation in a country ripped apart again and again by civil conflict. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026 The transplant, which took place at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, was lauded as a success by Mette-Marit’s doctors. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 Stevens lauded Jake Moody, whom the Commanders released, for helping him and showing him the way as a rookie. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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Conor Fitzpatrick, an attorney with the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, which brought the lawsuit, praised the ruling.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
The girls’ mother, Stephanie Soares, praised Legaspi and Feir for helping to motivate her daughters, as Naya has adjusted to using her prosthetic foot and Milayna has spent time outside of her wheelchair for the first time in her life.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026

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The transformation of the Madison plant was also applauded by the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners and Madison Mayor William Phillips.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026
His return was widely applauded by fans years after he was dropped for reasons that were never publicly explained either to him or to viewers.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

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Not for nothing has White Barn Inn been blessed with just about every hospitality and dining award possible—from the endless applause of regional magazines and AAA five diamond ratings to a spot on Traveler's Gold List.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Heads of state, parents of book recipients, music fans, movie fans and, like me, women who felt blessed to have had such a glamorous role model publicly mourned the loss.

— Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of blessed

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Similar court decisions have happened across several Chinese cities and are being hailed as victories for workers’ rights.

— Jennifer Pak, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026
The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department’s response during the 2023 shooting at The Covenant School was hailed as an example of training successfully put to use.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of hailed

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Starring Birbiglia, Keegan-Michael Key, Gillian Jacobs, Kate Micucci, Tami Sagher and Chris Gethard, that critically acclaimed SXSW dramedy released in 2016.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026
Many viewers praised the former child star as the beating heart of the series, and it was critically acclaimed.

— Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

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