lauded

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As the play opens he is returning to Rome as a lauded hero, having led the city’s forces in vanquishing the Goths.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Although the court ruling has been lauded as a "game-changing moment" for social media companies, it's of little practical use to parents across the world who are trying to cut down their kids' screen time.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Widely lauded as the biggest boy band in the world, BTS went on hiatus in 2022 so the group's seven members could serve compulsory stints in the South Korean military.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

But Tirel, once lauded as “King of the Butter Boys,” is struggling too.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Upon Messner’s return to civilization, his ascent was widely lauded as the greatest mountaineering feat of all time.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer