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praising

ADJECTIVE
acclamatory
Synonyms
WEAK
admiring approbatory approving commendatory congratulatory extolling laudatory
ADJECTIVE
approbatory
Synonyms
WEAK
acclamatory affirmative applauding approbative approving commendatory congratulatory laudatory plauditory praiseful
ADJECTIVE
commendatory
Synonyms
WEAK
acclamatory applauding approbatory congratulatory favorable laudatory positive praiseful
ADJECTIVE
panegyric
Synonyms
WEAK
acclamatory complimentary
NOUN
aggrandizement
Synonyms
STRONG
elevation ennoblement glorification tribute
WEAK
aggrandization
NOUN
ennoblement
Synonyms
STRONG
apotheosis dignity elevation glorification praise

Example Sentences

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The video she posted online gained support from women sharing their experiences and praising her for speaking out.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

President Trump welcomed King Charles III to the White House, praising the U.S.-U.K. friendship amid a British diplomatic effort.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

At the entrance, facing a tower encircled by a metal walkway where two guards stood watch, Justice Minister Reginaldo Biyogo Mba spoke to journalists, praising conditions at the facility.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

“I’ve gotten away with my career for 50 years because I’m not mean. My specialty is praising things other people hate, not the other way around.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

And praising like church folks, jumping from their seats when the music gets good and the preacher gets to preaching loud.

From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome