laudative

adjective

Definition of laudativenext
as in laudatory

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laudative
  1. laudatory
  2. complimentary
  3. favorable
  4. positive
  5. hagiographic
  6. appreciative
  7. flattering
  8. friendly
Adjective
  • Trump’s laudatory comments come as bipartisan angst over the technology crests, alarming AI incidents proliferate, and global governments call for policy cooperation.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Harp delivered a laudatory speech at the Republican National Convention in 2020 about the president's signing of the Right to Try Act, a 2018 federal law that lets patients with life-threatening illnesses try experimental treatments.
    — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of laudatory
Adjective
  • Amenities and experiences True to the unhurried rhythm of the avenue, The Warbler provides a complimentary daily streetcar pass, one of the great pleasures of visiting and living in the Crescent City.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The Sapphire Reserve offers complimentary subscriptions to both Apple TV and Apple Music for a minimum of one year when activated by June 22, 2027.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of complimentary
Adjective
  • Liu, who is not involved in the pope’s care, said that, of the different types of lung cancers, adenocarcinoma has the most favorable prognosis.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Many Laredo residents cross the border to run errands, taking advantage of lower grocery prices and a favorable exchange rate on the Mexican side of the river.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of favorable
Adjective
  • The co-production also proved a positive experience for producers at NHK.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The bread-winning Global Banking & Markets division delivered strong results, which was very much behind the relatively positive reaction in the stock.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of positive
Adjective
  • Toei had close ties to the Yamaguchi-gumi, the biggest gang in Japan; in the early seventies, the syndicate boss’s son helped make a series of hagiographic films about his father—played by Ken-san.
    — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Consider Tom Brady’s 199 Productions — so far, the company’s output has almost exclusively been hagiographic documentaries and films about Brady’s illustrious football career.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of hagiographic
Adjective
  • Instead, captain Jared Spurgeon took the team’s new military-style helmet, complete with night-vision goggles attached, and delivered it to an appreciative Lorenz.
    — Michael Russo, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The filmmaker was showered with love and adoration by appreciative fans.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of appreciative
Adjective
  • The wide leg and mid-rise waist create a flattering silhouette, and the slightly stretchy fabric moves with your body without losing its shape.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Physically, the 714 is lovely, with a colorful WUXGA screen, flattering QHD webcam, comfortable keyboard, and good port selection.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of flattering
Adjective
  • Folks in Europe can get the 900 in an A2-friendly configuration that limits its power output.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Wisely, our Fathers chose a secular people-friendly format not subject to papal or evangelical or ayatollah decree.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of friendly
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“Laudative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laudative. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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