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praised, renowned. Also used as n., one praised.
praised, glorified, exalted.
Commended, lauded, honoured.
Mentioned as worthy of approval; recommended, praised, approved.
Extolled, lauded. Obsolete.
Praised, magnified, celebrated.
Lauded, celebrated; widely praised. Frequently with modifying adverb.