as in applause
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 plaudits
Tottenham scored two or more goals in each of Postecoglou’s first seven games as manager, earning plaudits for their swashbuckling brand of football.
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Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Sensitive and gentle, and then pained and rageful, his transformation into a swirling vortex of destruction is captivating to watch and deserves all the plaudits.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
King put her career on the line and deserves plaudits for her courage.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Blair’s track record as the envoy won few plaudits.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
However this season ends, Golden State’s play, particularly on defense, already deserves plaudits.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
The duo has earned critical plaudits from critics and even starred in their own 2006 feature film.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2025
If my back-of-the-envelope math is correct, the ensemble has three dozen Academy Award and Emmy nominations to its name, to say nothing of the plaudits won by Lesli Linka Glatter (Mad Men, Homeland), who directed all six episodes.
—Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
He's certainly earned plenty of plaudits online for his sharp thinking.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Sensitive and gentle, and then pained and rageful, his transformation into a swirling vortex of destruction is captivating to watch and deserves all the plaudits.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
King put her career on the line and deserves plaudits for her courage.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Blair’s track record as the envoy won few plaudits.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
However this season ends, Golden State’s play, particularly on defense, already deserves plaudits.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
The duo has earned critical plaudits from critics and even starred in their own 2006 feature film.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2025
If my back-of-the-envelope math is correct, the ensemble has three dozen Academy Award and Emmy nominations to its name, to say nothing of the plaudits won by Lesli Linka Glatter (Mad Men, Homeland), who directed all six episodes.
—Graham Hillard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
He's certainly earned plenty of plaudits online for his sharp thinking.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaudits
Noun
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Clad in a chain-mail dress with sheer stripes and waist-length hair, Wilson's appearance during the Chris Habana show was greeted with raucous applause.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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But applause fades when health fails, when relationships suffer or when leaders disappear completely.—
Anastasia Paruntseva,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The simple yet refined formula earns praise from the pros and love from our editors who keep a bottle with them at all times and use it on everything from breakouts to piercings.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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But his decision to lean into the heartache and share a moment of friendship and vulnerability online is what has earned him widespread praise among viewers.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With a flick of the wrist, the slim bullet deposits intense, opaque color in 10 shades that are so flattering, they’re owed a standing ovation of their own.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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After the opening sketch, instead of launching into a monologue, Stephen Colbert emerged on stage to announce the award for lead actor in a comedy series to a lengthy standing ovation.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Suriname’s parliament backed Simons for the post by acclamation, alongside National Party of Suriname (NPS) leader Gregory Rusland as her vice president.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
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In the early years of the Church, a saint could be declared such by acclamation by the people, by cardinals, or by papal decree.—
Joshua McElwee,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In 2020, he was awarded with the National Book Award’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and has received other accolades such as a PEN USA Lifetime Achievement Award, the Robert Kirsch Award and several Edgar and NAACP Image Awards.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The accolades keep coming for Lilo, the immersive 22-seat fine-dining restaurant that opened in April in Carlsbad.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Blum was on hand for the Toronto screening and was likely among the happiest in the room as the credits rolled and the cheering began.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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Family, friends and spectators line the embankments, looking down from pedestrian bridges and the underpasses, holding up signs and cheering.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The mode is one of willing commendation, trading on the imperative, hortative and jussive moods, the latter two of which have long disappeared from the English tongue.—
Elaine L. Wang
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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The North Carolina man has pleaded not guilty to all charged and indicated his defense will center largely on his character, citing Eagle Scout commendations and community service.—
Hannah Phillips,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Plaudits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaudits. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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