extolled

[ik-stohld] / ɪkˈstoʊld /

ADJECTIVE

acclaimed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

renowned

STRONG

cheered hailed lauded

ADJECTIVE

praised

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exalted

STRONG

aided blessed celebrated flattered glorified helped lauded worshipped

ADJECTIVE

renowned

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acclaimed distinguished eminent esteemed famed great illustrious notable noted outstanding prominent well-known

WEAK

big-name celebrated celebrious high-profile in the limelight lauded 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

Example Sentences

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I have extolled the virtues of both of these lessons in my columns over the years.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Singling out their work ethic, Mantello extolled the way Lane and Metcalf can be relied on to hit the ground running.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

“Many a drug has been extolled on the basis of clinical impression when the only power it had was that of a placebo.”

From Slate • Jan. 30, 2026

In 2019, Phoenix News, a state-affiliated broadcaster, extolled the virtues of buying property in Palau, citing abundant tourism resources and relaxed legislation.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

While his theory was being challenged and extolled, Charles’s health continued to plague him.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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