extols

variants also extolls
present tense third-person singular of extol

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of extols The walk is presided over by its creator, a mysterious authoritarian figure known as the Major (Mark Hamill) who extolls the sadistic contest as a boon for the spirits of the impoverished American people. Megan McCluskey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extols
Verb
  • No one who celebrates the loss of human life should be anywhere near children.
    Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Enough expressions of preference create a sort of consensus, one that celebrates the uncertainty that comes with ranking players.
    The Athletic NHL, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • While Bernhardt praises her gifts, the French diva doesn’t hold back in her stinging criticism of the production, calling it the same old prewar Italian theater, out of touch with the times.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
  • And Lauren, who initially praises his new short story for its trauma narrative.
    Jane Ciabattari August 26, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Musk also cites apocalyptic scenarios and points to transformative technologies that can save humanity.
    Sonja Fritzsche, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Baldwin cites Giorgio’s Pizza, Miller & Lux, Wayfare Tavern, Noe Valley Bakery, A16, and a dozen Pier 39 restaurants among their partners.
    Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • William Godwin’s novel Fleetwood (1805) also lauds a married woman as an excellent walker.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Ray lauds the magnificence of the locale, surrounded by mountainous views and rich greenery almost as beautiful as his bride.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Aug. 2025

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“Extols.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extols. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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