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Definitions

extolled

[ik-stohld] / ɪkˈstoʊld /
ADJECTIVE
acclaimed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
renowned
STRONG
cheered hailed lauded
ADJECTIVE
praised
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exalted
STRONG
aided blessed celebrated flattered glorified helped lauded worshipped
ADJECTIVE
renowned
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acclaimed distinguished eminent esteemed famed great illustrious notable noted outstanding prominent well-known
WEAK
big-name celebrated celebrious high-profile in the limelight lauded monster name of note praised redoubted signal splashy star superstar
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common inconspicuous infamous inferior insignificant ordinary poor unimportant unknown unnoticeable unremarkable
WEAK
anonymous obscure

Example Sentences

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In online posts and videos, he extolled the benefits—one favorite catchphrase is “Holding back to move forward!”—and took on critics who called it cheating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

“Many a drug has been extolled on the basis of clinical impression when the only power it had was that of a placebo.”

From Slate • Jan. 30, 2026

In 2019, Phoenix News, a state-affiliated broadcaster, extolled the virtues of buying property in Palau, citing abundant tourism resources and relaxed legislation.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

More recently they have extolled investments in carbon capture, biofuels, solar energy and hydrogen power.

From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025

While his theory was being challenged and extolled, Charles’s health continued to plague him.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman