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
Noun
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The Gary Common Council unanimously voted against rezoning for a new gas station in the city, inciting applause and approval from various public commenters.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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Ivey's comments sparked loud applause and cheers from the audience.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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She was met with a roaring standing ovation, including from Nodal, who watched from the audience, according to the outlet.—
Karen Fratti,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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As Cortes left the mound, Yankees fans responded with a comical standing ovation.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2025
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The problem is that de-escalation isn't always possible and right now some powerful institutions seem to view only one other path as possible: appeasement, a method of engagement far less likely to elicit praise and far more likely to cause damage.—
Michael S. Roth,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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Here’s how business leaders can integrate praise into their corporate culture and inspire long-term growth.—
Kunio Hara,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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While that milestone would later be surpassed by Toy Story 3, Shrek also received other accolades, including two Academy Award nominations, including Best Animated Feature.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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This week, the song earns yet another accolade, helping Rosé inch closer to a milestone no one from her part of the world has achieved before.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 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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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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While these commendations are encouraging, the students say witnessing a direct impact on families has been the most rewarding.—
Tara Sreekrishnan,
The Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Plaudit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaudit. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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