as in applause
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
the attorney did pro bono work because it was the right thing to do, and not for any future kudos that it might bring
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Recent Examples of kudos
Stewart is dressed for gardening in a green jumpsuit and straw hat (kudos on the sun protection, Martha!).
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Jan. 2023
So kudos to Brandon Flowers for trying to find a novel way in with this 2008 number.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Dec. 2022
Additional kudos as the pair became the first openly non-binary and trans artists to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2022
So kudos to community advocates who knocked on doors and brought more folks to the table.
—Dallas News, 21 Oct. 2022
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Jan. 2023
So kudos to Brandon Flowers for trying to find a novel way in with this 2008 number.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Dec. 2022
Additional kudos as the pair became the first openly non-binary and trans artists to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2022
So kudos to community advocates who knocked on doors and brought more folks to the table.
—Dallas News, 21 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kudos
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The church members in attendance were also called to stand for applause as the pastor thanked them for making life pleasant for Carter in their church home.Shirleen Guerra | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Jan. 2025
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The host then played a clip of Harris announcing her own votes from California to more applause.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
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As for the Mets, Guerrero's accolades speak for themselves: four All-Star appearances, two Silver Slugger awards and a Gold Glove.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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These accolades underscore The Dixon Injury Firm's commitment to providing top-tier legal representation and achieving the best possible outcomes for their clients.William Jones, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Rising like a giant Grim Creeper out of the glories of the industrial revolution, as the 1920s ended, was a tax establishment blowing away all previous standards.Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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The lyrics in question, however, are the most unusual of all. Ulysses, glory of the Greeks draw near, Thy vessel stay, and our sweet voices hear.Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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The new President is already taking credit for the ceasefire that Israel and Hamas have agreed, which is due to start from Sunday.Ian Bremmer, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
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President-elect Donald Trump's Mideast envoy joined the talks in the final weeks, and both the outgoing administration and Trump's team are taking credit for the breakthrough.Bradford Betz, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Nikki Glaser earned widespread acclaim for her hosting duties at the 2025 Golden Globes, where her monologue poked fun at Diddy, Ben Affleck and Timothée Chalamet’s mustache.Zack Sharf, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
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Mikey Madison, riding high on acclaim for her buzz-worthy role in Anora, and Jessica Gunning, who took home a Golden Globe for her powerful performance in Baby Reindeer, were spotted chatting at the bar.Vogue, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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Experiment with different feedback styles, like balancing praise with constructive input.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Trump, for his part, has offered praise for the platform and his incoming national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said Wednesday the president-elect intends to take action to preserve TikTok once back in office.Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
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The Next Generation has the dubious honor of being the first Trek show where veteran fans warn against new fans starting at the very beginning.Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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The show initially lasted only two seasons in the early '90s and took home three Golden Globe honors in 1991, including Best TV Series and Best Actor for Kyle MacLachlan.Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Kudos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kudos. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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