praise
Example Sentences
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“Love and Death in the American Novel” made its case without bothering with notes or bibliography, yet garnered praise from such eminent critics as Lionel Trilling and George Steiner.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
And when another mayoral candidate, City Councilmember Nithya Raman, posted Trump’s praise of Pratt on social media, he responded with a snippet of himself making a dismissive face during a debate.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Evocative anecdotes and sharp observations work better than vague praise or sweeping generalizations.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
While Beene and Balenciaga received praise for their restraint and elegance, the lesser-known London-born designer Walter Holmes created controversy with his “mini-medievals” in 1968.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
The fame, adult praise, new clothes, and excitement of their celebrity were benefits that almost any teenager would love.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Vocabulary lists containing praise
"Macbeth" Vocabulary from Act I
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"The Tragedy of Macbeth," Vocabulary from Act 1
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