lauded; lauding; lauds
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lauds or Lauds plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: an office of solemn praise to God forming with matins (see matins sense 1) the first of the canonical hours (see canonical hour sense 2)
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Examples of laud in a Sentence
Verb
He was much lauded as a successful businessman.
the critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novel
Noun
an actor who in his lifetime received all the laud and honor that the theater world could bestow
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Filip Timotija, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
Many of these policies were quietly lauded by America’s diverse tech sector.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2023
To — gulp — laud Rob Manfred for bringing life back to the game?
—Evan Grant, Dallas News, 8 Apr. 2023
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Verb
San Diego now faces extradition to the United States to face charges, according to the NCA.
FBI Director Christopher Wray lauded San Diego’s arrest on Tuesday.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
Many of these policies were quietly lauded by America’s diverse tech sector.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
Noun
One culprit is California’s ultra-progressive state income tax that Newsom lauds.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2023
To — gulp — laud Rob Manfred for bringing life back to the game?
—Evan Grant, Dallas News, 8 Apr. 2023
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“Laud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laud. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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