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  • past tense form of laud.
  • past participle of laud.
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lauded

American  
[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

Etymology

Origin of lauded

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

Example Sentences

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Upon its debut in 2022, the show was lauded for its unabashedly joyful, tender portrayal of queer youth — a refreshing departure from the trauma-heavy narratives that dominate other teen dramas.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Dan Greaves, Klarna’s head of communications and policy, lauded the court’s decision for fostering “a healthier, more competitive market for the way people compare products and services” in his own statement.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

Indeed, the Labor Department’s proposed rule has been lauded by some as encouraging the adoption of annuities.

From MarketWatch Jun. 26, 2026

And even as he was lauded in 2005 near the end of his tenure, he was obliquely warning of excesses he saw around him.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 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

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