in praise of
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: giving praise to (someone or something) : being about the good qualities of (someone or something)
The poem is in praise of nature.
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The Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Florida chapter released a statement Tuesday in praise of the hate crime enhancement.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
The empire’s ruler, Mehmed II, extended his literary patronage beyond Turkish authors to Greek and Persian writers, producing works in these traditions in praise of his rule.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 20 Feb. 2025
Your newspaper has two readers in Boca Raton who consistently write letters to the editor in praise of Donald Trump.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
Fans have flooded the YouTube comments for the video in praise of Baby’s guest verse, with many wishing for a version of the song with just his part.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2024
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
The empire’s ruler, Mehmed II, extended his literary patronage beyond Turkish authors to Greek and Persian writers, producing works in these traditions in praise of his rule.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 20 Feb. 2025
Your newspaper has two readers in Boca Raton who consistently write letters to the editor in praise of Donald Trump.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
Fans have flooded the YouTube comments for the video in praise of Baby’s guest verse, with many wishing for a version of the song with just his part.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2024
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“In praise of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20praise%20of. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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