praise
Example Sentences
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Then he dismissed her with a Truth Social post where he used the praise once again, making it feel, especially if one were to read it aloud in his voice, like mockery.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
His positional awareness has also earned praise although his work-rate and desire to cover as much ground as possible mean he often tires himself out - a potential backhanded compliment.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
The resolution itself singles out for praise, by name, the accusers who have come forward.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
To describe the phenomenon, he used the slang word "glazing" -- to excessively praise something.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
I didn’t mention how nice it was to see them working together or praise them in any way, for fear of breaking the spell.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
