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orchid(praise, courtesy, flattery, commendation)
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ovation(increase, praise, regard, boost)
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pat on the head(expression, idiom, honor, praise)
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plaudit(increase, praise, regard, boost)
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plaudits(praise, approval, credit, glory)
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posy(honor, praise, pay, approval)
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puff(increase, honor, praise, regard)
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pumping up(expression, honor, praise, pay)
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rave(increase, honor, praise, regard)
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recognition(increase, praise, regard, boost)
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recommendation(increase, honor, praise, regard)
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regard(increase, praise, boost, cheer)
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respects(praise, courtesy, flattery, commendation)
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sentiment(praise, courtesy, flattery, commendation)
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strokes(praise, approval, credit, appreciation)
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stroking(honor, praise, pay, approval)
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sycophancy(increase, praise, regard, boost)
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thanks(increase, praise, regard, boost)
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tribute(increase, honor, praise, regard)
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veneration(praise, courtesy, flattery, commendation)
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