laurels
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- noun
- /ˈlɔːrəlz/
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laureles
- And if we do nothing, if we rest on our on our laurels, they'll come back after us next time.
We never rest on our laurels and say I did good.
- We never rest on our laurels and say I did good.
- Why would you do that if you could just rest on those laurels?
- Yeah, because those big companies don't deserve to sit on their laurels.
- Rest, even for a day upon your laurels, but only for a day, because tomorrow is about everyone else.
- Now that they're on top, it seems like AMD is resting on their laurels, just like Intel did, and this announcement demonstrates once again that AMD is not your friend.
- Neither am I Don't rest on your laurels.
- And if we do nothing, if we rest on our on our laurels, they'll come back after us next time.
Examples
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We never rest on our laurels and say I did good.
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In this card, one to hold his laurels and the other one to whisper that all glory is willing.
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We never rest on our laurels and say I did good.
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The college honors and laurels of the state.
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Don't Rest on Your Laurels
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So what I just gave was a really clear cut case of of recasting of riding on someone else's laurels and hard work.
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Now that they're on top, it seems like AMD is resting on their laurels, just like Intel did, and this announcement demonstrates once again that AMD is not your friend.
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After winning the championship, she was celebrated for her many laurels and achievements.
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He received several laurels for his outstanding contributions to the field of science.
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The artist's latest exhibit brought her numerous laurels, recognizing her creativity and hard work.
Synonyms
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High respect or recognition for someone's achievements
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A prize given to someone for achievement or excellence
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An award given for winning a competition or achievement
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An object like a cup or medal kept as a prize for winning
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Public praise for someone's achievement or effort
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An honor that rewards very good work or success
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An official award or letter praising someone for good work
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A prize or public praise for very good work
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Praise given to someone in public for an achievement
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Praise and respect people give for doing something well
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An honor given for an important achievement
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A medal or ribbon given to honor someone's achievement
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Official recognition given for important achievements or contributions
Idioms
How Honored
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- Formal
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- Formal
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Surface Forms
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Etymology
Laurels comes from the laurel plant, whose leaves were once made into a crown for winners and poets as a sign of 'victory'. So to win your laurels means to get 'honor' or awards today.