laureate

verb

Definition of laureatenext
as in to salute

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laureate
  1. salute
  2. acclaim
  3. applaud
  4. praise
  5. hail
  6. cheer
  7. extol
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  • All this because that was the Ditka look everyone remembers, Saturday Night Live many times spoofed, and NFL films saluted.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The Republican president had courted the Religious Right, even saluting PTL during a convention of televangelists.
    — Tim Funk, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of salute
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  • Over the past four decades, Harrison has carved out a stellar career across a number of literary forms, and has been acclaimed by such writers as Angela Carter, Deborah Levy, and Iain Banks.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Yet its most acclaimed, and valuable, such set imagined a fictional conflict.
    — Bob Woods, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of acclaim
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  • Something that started decades ago and was applauded and inoffensive is now politically incorrect.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Public perceptions of the police also change and are influenced by what people see on social media, said Hrar, who noted that officers were applauded for their bravery during terror attacks in 2015.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of applaud
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  • Maiava echoed Riley’s sentiment when asked about Dyakonov, praising his ability to fill in for Paige on short notice.
    — Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Prior to the first game of the ALCS, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt praised the Tampa Bay and Cleveland general managers respectively.
    — Isaac Tellechea, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of praise
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  • The price of a ride in a Green SM vehicle will depend on the time and distance, Walker said, but will be competitive with Uber Comfort, an elevated ride-hailing option.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Rather than compete in the increasingly crowded driverless ride-hailing market, the automaker redirected its resources toward developing autonomous systems for vehicles consumers own.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of hail
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  • Penélope Cruz arrives for a few scenes as a wartime cabaret singer — her performance for a group of cheering soldiers is a burst of bawdy energy.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The bidding for the Bomberg work had the room cheering, and the auctioneer even asked for a closer inspection of the painting.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of cheer
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  • Ellison has long extolled his love of movies and appeared at the CinemaCon movie theater owners convention earlier this year to reiterate his commitment to theatrical releases.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • With sardinemaxxing, TikTok creators extol the health benefits of sardines and share creative ways to eat more of them.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Sep. 2026
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“Laureate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laureate. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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