as in applause
usually plaudits plural
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
the proud parents bragged that their daughter had received many plaudits for her academic achievements
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Recent Examples of plaudit
Among a portfolio of awards and global plaudits, Lauren was made an Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) in 2019, becoming the first American designer to receive that distinction.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
For all its faults, the WTC has been a great initiative by cricket's decision makers who are far too often lethargic trying to revitalize the sport but on this occasion deserve plaudits.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Simmons began her career as a stage and screen actress, winning plaudits for her diversity and variety of roles which include ‘Showtrial’ (BBC), ‘Frenchman's Creek’ (ITV), ‘Unforgotten’ (ITV) and ‘Balcony’ which went on to win the Crystal Bear at the Berlin Film Festival.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Having dodged a bullet, Truman won plaudits in his second term for leading a high-profile Senate investigation of waste, fraud, and inefficiency in World War II defense contracting.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
For all its faults, the WTC has been a great initiative by cricket's decision makers who are far too often lethargic trying to revitalize the sport but on this occasion deserve plaudits.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Simmons began her career as a stage and screen actress, winning plaudits for her diversity and variety of roles which include ‘Showtrial’ (BBC), ‘Frenchman's Creek’ (ITV), ‘Unforgotten’ (ITV) and ‘Balcony’ which went on to win the Crystal Bear at the Berlin Film Festival.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Having dodged a bullet, Truman won plaudits in his second term for leading a high-profile Senate investigation of waste, fraud, and inefficiency in World War II defense contracting.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaudit
Noun
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The applause break got added in, and then they were satiated.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2025
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His performance left the coaches visibly moved, and the audience responded with raucous applause.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
15 Apr. 2025
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The emotions were unavoidable on Saturday for Ian Happ, who got a standing ovation for his 1,000th game as a Cub, as well as Matthew Boyd, who got choked up after winning his first start at Wrigley Field in a Cubs uniform, thinking of his late grandfather, a Cubs fan who grew up in Chicago.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The students’ third and final performance earned a standing ovation.—
Del Mar Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Kaye adds to the chorus of praise.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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McConaughey shared similar praise for Hudson in an April interview with People.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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The honor adds to a long list of accolades in her extraordinary career.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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But the gritty crime drama is more than deserving of its accolades, and Goggins, as Detective Shane Vendrell, is a major reason for its success.—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2025
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Ramdin’s election to the five-year post came by acclamation at the beginning of the 56th Special Session of the General Assembly of the OAS on Monday in the presence of 25 delegates.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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Kendrick Lamar took the show stage in the bootcut Céline women’s Marco Dark Union Wash Jeans during a theatric retelling of Black cultural acclamation.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Feb. 2025
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On October 21, Gov. Hobbs held a formal commendation ceremony to recognize the bravery and quick action of those who were vital to the evacuation efforts.—
Skylar Heisey,
The Arizona Republic,
22 Oct. 2024
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Former San Jose Public Art Director Barbara Goldstein appeared before the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors this month to accept a commendation for Womanhood.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Plaudit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaudit. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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