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also extoll
as in to celebrate
to proclaim the glory of
campaign literature extolling the candidate's military record
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Recent Examples of extol
Kennedy has touted the benefits of bone broth on social media and podcaster Joe Rogan, who has extolled the benefits of the carnivore diet for years, is also a big fan of bone broth.
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Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Chapman, a third baseman for his entire major-league career, also extolled the virtues of playing the same spot every single day.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
In an era of rumpled, ordinary-looking leading men, Hackman was extolled as the most rumpled, the most ordinary — a mid-level manager who somehow got elevated to the Oscar podium.
—Ty Burr, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
From ancient times until today, aloes have been extolled for their therapeutic value, especially as the gelatinous substance that fills their leaves is used in treating burns and other skin conditions, but it may also be eaten raw or mixed into smoothies.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 21 Feb. 2025
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Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Chapman, a third baseman for his entire major-league career, also extolled the virtues of playing the same spot every single day.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
In an era of rumpled, ordinary-looking leading men, Hackman was extolled as the most rumpled, the most ordinary — a mid-level manager who somehow got elevated to the Oscar podium.
—Ty Burr, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
From ancient times until today, aloes have been extolled for their therapeutic value, especially as the gelatinous substance that fills their leaves is used in treating burns and other skin conditions, but it may also be eaten raw or mixed into smoothies.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extol
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While our differences are to be celebrated, humans are humans.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Since news of the new pope, Robert Prevost, who assumed the name Leo XIV, hit the wires, he has been universally celebrated as being an American from Chicago.—
Rebecca R. Bibbs,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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But authorities were praised for their quick response to the incident and swift updates.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
27 May 2025
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Debatable, but then again, who doesn’t like being praised.—
Anna Juul,
The Dial,
27 May 2025
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Trump held a rally at the Mon Valley Works–Irvin Plant in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, outside Pittsburgh, Friday night to laud the deal.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Company officials lauded the move, and shareholders sent the stock up 15% in morning trading.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
29 May 2025
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Anwar cites one important aspect of the bill which prohibits the HSPU from granting a request for intervenor status in any public hearing for a group practice’s CON application.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
26 May 2025
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The year 2050 is often cited by those who study climate change, trying to anticipate its effects and how to mitigate and adapt to global warming.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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“Extol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extol. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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