laureated

verb

past tense of laureate
as in applauded

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  1. applauded
  2. acclaimed
  3. saluted
  4. cheered
  5. hailed
  6. praised
  7. extolled
  8. lauded
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  • Stephen Curry, who was in attendance alongside multiple Warriors teammates, stood and applauded the stunning long-range shot alongside a sellout crowd of 18,064 fans in Ballhalla.
    — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Republican Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland applauded Commissioner Scott’s decision to halt construction.
    — Laura Romero, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of applauded
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  • Many viewers praised the former child star as the beating heart of the series, and it was critically acclaimed.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • However, other acclaimed Glen Scotia malts, like the 12-Year-Old and 15-Year-Old, are widely available in the US, showcasing the quality of this historic Scottish region.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of acclaimed
Verb
  • The man turned his gaze northeast, saluted Maceta, and disappeared, running and glimmering, into the blue of the mist.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The city's first-ever Jamaican Day Parade gave a single spotlight to Jamaican culture and saluted the extraordinary contributions of Jamaicans and Jamaican Americans.
    — Dick Brennan, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of saluted
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  • Liberal commentators cheered while conservatives accused him of sexism.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • While lights flickered, music blared and fans cheered, the goal was ruled off; Harris was initially deemed offside.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheered
Verb
  • Similar court decisions have happened across several Chinese cities and are being hailed as victories for workers’ rights.
    — Jennifer Pak, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department’s response during the 2023 shooting at The Covenant School was hailed as an example of training successfully put to use.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of hailed
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  • The series was extensively praised for its gritty realism and attention to historical detail.
    — Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Smith praised Reth and Aghahowa for their performances, especially going both ways.
    — Felipe Gamino, Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of praised
Verb
  • Similarly, India’s Ayurvedic medicine system has long extolled the benefits of consuming cow’s and one’s own urine.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Chief Executive Josh D’Amaro extolled the power of the Mouse House’s most faithful.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of extolled
Verb
  • Stevens lauded Jake Moody, whom the Commanders released, for helping him and showing him the way as a rookie.
    — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Critically lauded, the record wades into global politics and presents Bey’s Pan-Islamic sentiments by incorporating elements of Middle Eastern music.
    — David Harris, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of lauded
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“Laureated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laureated. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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