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lauded

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[law-did] / ˈlɔ dɪd /

adjective

  1. praised or extolled; spoken highly of.

    This issue of the lauded literary magazine Seedlings gathers fiction, poetry, and essays by 30 of today’s most innovative writers.

verb

  1. the simple past tense and past participle of laud.

Other Word Forms

  • unlauded adjective

Etymology

Origin of lauded

laud ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Despite those issues, the astronauts lauded Orion’s performance during the mission, with Wiseman saying that if Orion launched tomorrow a crew on board would be in great shape.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Trump has lauded Bondi for doing a "tremendous job", and Blanche denied reports that his predecessor's handling of the Epstein files had been a factor in her departure.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

As the play opens he is returning to Rome as a lauded hero, having led the city’s forces in vanquishing the Goths.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Comments lauded Bohm for his generosity, but he explained that the post was a hoax.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

As a consequence, I must sometimes appear at public functions where I am lauded as a saviour of the public health.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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