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lauded

[law-did] / ˈlɔ dɪd /
ADJECTIVE
acclaimed
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ADJECTIVE
flattered
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Lauded by some in the West for challenging the assumptions of Putin's Russia, Russian officials say the group has intentionally tried to be disrespectful of Russian culture, morality and Orthodoxy.

From Reuters • Nov. 7, 2023

Lauded by critics and veterans alike, the book has become part of the modern literary canon, frequently taught in classrooms across the United States.

From Washington Post • Mar. 24, 2023

Lauded out of Telluride and feted subsequently at the Toronto and New York film festivals, Sarah Polley’s breathtaking drama seemed to lose steam once the fall fests ended.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2023

Lauded by Anthony Bourdain, praised in publications near and far, Seattle’s Café Presse is receiving an outpouring of local love in the days before its final farewell on Sunday.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2022

Lauded be Thy name, O Thou Who art my God and throbbest within my heart!

From Prayers and Meditations by Bahá'u'lláh