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
These attributes earned him critical plaudits and a devoted fanbase, due in part to Kelly’s willingness to write about honesty, self-worth, and the personal struggles that have shaped most of his adult life.
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Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 8 May 2023
Whitley threw 38 of 57 pitches for strikes in 2 2/3 innings earlier this month, drawing plaudits from general manager Dana Brown in the process.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 17 Mar. 2023
Atkinson and Brooklyn never quite rose to the heights of the Finals during his four-year run from 2016-20, but his work rebuilding a broken roster deserves major plaudits.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 17 Apr. 2023
This public reconciliation of the bishops won Abiy public plaudits.
—Katharine Houreld, Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2023
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Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 8 May 2023
Whitley threw 38 of 57 pitches for strikes in 2 2/3 innings earlier this month, drawing plaudits from general manager Dana Brown in the process.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 17 Mar. 2023
Atkinson and Brooklyn never quite rose to the heights of the Finals during his four-year run from 2016-20, but his work rebuilding a broken roster deserves major plaudits.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 17 Apr. 2023
This public reconciliation of the bishops won Abiy public plaudits.
—Katharine Houreld, Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaudit
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The brief applause, though, was the first and last time the TikTok phenom (157 million followers and counting) had the spotlight.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
24 Jan. 2025
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The outgoing chief executive saved his applause for Trump’s mention of the release Sunday by Hamas of three Israeli hostages as part of a ceasefire agreement that took months to negotiate.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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And a very big white one Keeler: CU Buffs players, staff gave standing ovation at legendary coach Bill McCartney’s memorial service.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2025
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The powerful music filled Icehouse with electricity, and several audience members stood for the song — not as if to give a standing ovation, but out of reverence.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
27 Jan. 2025
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Thanks to their hands-free, pickpocket-deterring design, belt bags have earned high praise from Travel + Leisure editors, who rarely travel without one on their hip.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Chalamet’s performance also earned praise from Dylan himself.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Her accolades include the Super Lawyers Rising Star Award annually since 2018, the Women in Law Award, and the Titan Silver Award for Business of the Year.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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By the second edition of our awards — which saw a stunning six of our accolades go to the cast and crew of Chad Stahelski’s John Wick: Chapter 4 — the Oscars still lacked a Best Stunt category.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2025
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The big picture: Democrats are making few changes to their top leadership ranks, despite falling short of their goal of winning a House majority on Nov. 5. House Democratic caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) and Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) were both reelected by acclamation.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
20 Nov. 2024
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He should have been given his day in the Cooperstown sunshine years ago, and by acclamation.—
Steve Buckley,
The Athletic,
2 Apr. 2024
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That’s to say nothing of Conclave’s performances, art direction, costuming, and cinematography, all of which are worthy of commendation.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
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Catch up quick: Republicans wrested control of Hillsborough County from Democrats in 2022 and have leveraged that power to torpedo Pride commendations, slash affordable housing programs and more.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
1 Nov. 2024
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