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Definitions

lauded

[law-did] / ˈlɔ dɪd /
ADJECTIVE
acclaimed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
renowned
STRONG
cheered extolled hailed
ADJECTIVE
flattered
Synonyms
STRONG
complimented exalted
ADJECTIVE
praised
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exalted
STRONG
aided blessed celebrated extolled flattered glorified helped worshipped
ADJECTIVE
renowned
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acclaimed distinguished eminent esteemed famed great illustrious notable noted outstanding prominent well-known
WEAK
big-name celebrated celebrious extolled high-profile in the limelight monster name of note praised redoubted signal splashy star superstar
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common inconspicuous infamous inferior insignificant ordinary poor unimportant unknown unnoticeable unremarkable
WEAK
anonymous obscure
ADJECTIVE
thanked
Synonyms
STRONG
acknowledged applauded appreciated blessed praised recognized

Example Sentences

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Moses Itauma has been lauded as the future of the division, which he might very well be.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Hollub lauded the deal on the company’s earnings conference call last month.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Unilever’s wake-up call came in 2017 with an unsolicited takeover approach from Kraft Heinz, then lauded for its skill in cutting costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

But Tirel, once lauded as “King of the Butter Boys,” is struggling too.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

If I had been born a Native American in another time, I might have been lauded as a medicine man.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.