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lauded

[law-did] / ˈlɔ dɪd /
ADJECTIVE
acclaimed
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ADJECTIVE
flattered
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He’s been lauded for his speed throughout his career, and AI helps him move even faster.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

As you can imagine, our dressing room after the game was pretty lively, with Ricardo being hugged and lauded by our players who had been ignoring him only a few hours earlier.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Widely lauded as the biggest boy band in the world, BTS went on hiatus in 2022 so the group's seven members could serve compulsory stints in the South Korean military.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

Carney’s speech was lauded around the world, and in many quarters here in the U.S., for its clarity and insight.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

Upon Messner’s return to civilization, his ascent was widely lauded as the greatest mountaineering feat of all time.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer