as in favorable
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expressing or containing praise
a laudatory biography The play received mostly laudatory reviews.
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Recent Examples of laudatory
The impulse to cater to such instincts is laudatory and a little beside the point.
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Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Local press for the Amon Carter show had likewise been laudatory.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
After debuting to laudatory reviews, drawing strong ratings throughout its 10-episode run, and landing a (surprise) two-season renewal from FX, Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks’ historical epic took home the Emmy for Best Drama Series at Sunday night’s ceremony.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 Sep. 2024
The campaign also is likely to benefit from a week of laudatory exposure during the Democratic National Convention next week.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2024
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Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Local press for the Amon Carter show had likewise been laudatory.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
After debuting to laudatory reviews, drawing strong ratings throughout its 10-episode run, and landing a (surprise) two-season renewal from FX, Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks’ historical epic took home the Emmy for Best Drama Series at Sunday night’s ceremony.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 Sep. 2024
The campaign also is likely to benefit from a week of laudatory exposure during the Democratic National Convention next week.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laudatory
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For the DraftKings and the FanDuel’s of the world, the companies can respond by offering less favorable odds to bettors in high-tax jurisdictions.—
Matt Rybaltowski,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Francisco has raised a hypothetical to show how the ban affects TikTok, asking the justices to imagine the Chinese government using leverage over Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' international empire to force the Washington Post to write favorable articles about China.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2025
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The organization’s positive outlook for 2025 was influenced by the likelihood that the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy will ease in 2025 and mortgage rates will stabilize around 6 percent next year.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
10 Jan. 2025
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Aura Nails Call in the good vibes, love, and positive energy this Valentine’s Day with aura nails.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
10 Jan. 2025
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Recording a song for the hagiographic Ronald Reagan movie but not his own biopic?—
Chris Stanton,
Vulture,
25 Dec. 2024
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Andrew Stevens pays loving but not hagiographic tribute to his late mother, famed actress Stella Stevens, in his documentary recently showcased at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Laudatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laudatory. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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