HYMNING Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

hymning

verb

present participle of hymn

as in praising

to proclaim the glory of during the honeymoon following the inauguration, newspaper articles seemed to hymn the president's every move

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Nixon also responded to a question about the DSA praising Fidel Castro recently on the anniversary of his birthday.

— Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
Mourinho stressed that actions speak louder than words, praising his squad's growing unity and dedication.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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According to Hollywood insider Rob Shuter, a public tribute celebrating Parton’s remarkable life and career is reportedly in the works—and Swift may be involved.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026
Glenn Pysher, known to his family and friends as Bubba, spent Saturday night celebrating with friends at a local bar in Upper Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania.

— Tom Hanson, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

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By visiting the Basilica and blessing the new tower, the pope follows in the footsteps of Pope Benedict XVI who in 2010 consecrated the Sagrada Familia.

— Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Jimmy Fallon has been blessing the New York Knicks with good humor for decades.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026

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