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Praise.

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Approval 76% connected

Approbation; sanction.

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Commendation 76% connected

The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.

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Compliment 76% connected

An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard, confidence, civility, or admiration; a flattering speech or attention; a ceremonious greeting;…

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Encomium 76% connected

Warm or high praise; panegyric; strong commendation.

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Eulogium 76% connected

A formal eulogy.

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Eulogy 76% connected

A speech or writing in commendation of the character or services of a person; as, a fitting eulogy to worth.

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Overpraise 76% connected

To praise excessively or unduly.

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Paean 76% connected

An ancient Greek hymn in honor of Apollo as a healing deity, and, later, a song addressed to other deities.

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Panegyric 76% connected

An oration or eulogy in praise of some person or achievement; a formal or elaborate encomium; a laudatory discourse; laudation. See Synonym of Eulogy.

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Pean 76% connected

One of the furs, the ground being sable, and the spots or tufts or.

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Recommendation 76% connected

The act of recommending.

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Superlative 76% connected

Lifted up to the highest degree; most eminent; surpassing all other; supreme; as, superlative wisdom or prudence; a woman of superlative beauty; the…

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Testimonial 76% connected

A writing or certificate which bears testimony in favor of one's character, good conduct, ability, etc., or of the value of a thing.

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Praise 74% connected

To commend; to applaud; to express approbation of; to laud; -- applied to a person or his acts.

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Praise 74% connected

To commend; to applaud; to express approbation of; to laud; -- applied to a person or his acts.

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Kudos 92% connected

Glory; fame; renown; praise.

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Praise 92% connected

To commend; to applaud; to express approbation of; to laud; -- applied to a person or his acts.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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