laureating

verb

Definition of laureatingnext
present participle of laureate
as in applauding

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laureating
  1. applauding
  2. hailing
  3. celebrating
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  • Osbourne’s statement was championed in her comments section, with followers applauding her honesty.
    Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The crowd ate it up, applauding the 44-year-old Shazam!
    Benjamin Svetkey, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of applauding
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  • That interest expanded to include autonomous vehicles after Yandex’s ride-hailing division, Yandex Taxi, acquired all of Uber’s business in Russia in 2017.
    Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Originally hailing from Senegal, Serigne threw himself into the abyss of fine dining, studying under the greats, all the while carrying his country with him.
    Kwame Onwuachi, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of hailing
Verb
  • Britney Spears is celebrating self-love in her latest social media post.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Last, recognizing and celebrating achievements, especially during challenging times, boosts morale and builds a resilient team.
    Bryant Richardson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of celebrating
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“Laureating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laureating. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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