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  • present participle of praise.

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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But some South Africans pushed back, praising the spirit of their team, nicknamed Bafana Bafana.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

While praising the VA for reserving the contract for businesses owned by disabled veterans, Sherin said the plan lacks the ingredient he views as most important.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Also fueling the rally was a resurfaced video clip, which shows President Donald Trump praising IBM CEO Arvind Krishna at an event last December.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“Bruce is a unicorn,” they said, praising his dynamic performance.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

A letter from Mr. and Mrs. Roos praising Vincent makes Ma and Pa happy.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

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