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
Their quality, richly saturated and startlingly clear, transformed the market for the stone worldwide and earned Sauer widespread plaudits for both championing their use and stretching the definition of what an emerald could do.
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
But that effort, which has received fewer plaudits, has a much broader premise, extending the world beyond the register and including more traditional role-playing elements.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Although costly and time consuming, investigative swings are perhaps the best way to earn journalistic plaudits and prove value to skeptical audiences.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Stellan Skarsgård has lined up his first project since earning plaudits and an Oscar nomination for Sentimental Value this past awards season.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
But the 27-year-old has never received the same plaudits as other Madrid midfielders, including former team-mates Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The restaurant, which opened in late 2016 in the spot once home to the German restaurant Glockenspiel, earned consistent plaudits from Pioneer Press writers and beyond for its cozy and well-worn vibe, great food and even better cocktail menu.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
While Ireland won its first-ever Friday home championship match with a four-try bonus point, Wales took most of the plaudits.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The dance world has often based its plaudits on how spectacularly performers can defy gravity with leaps, kicks and twirls.
—Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
But that effort, which has received fewer plaudits, has a much broader premise, extending the world beyond the register and including more traditional role-playing elements.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Although costly and time consuming, investigative swings are perhaps the best way to earn journalistic plaudits and prove value to skeptical audiences.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Stellan Skarsgård has lined up his first project since earning plaudits and an Oscar nomination for Sentimental Value this past awards season.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
But the 27-year-old has never received the same plaudits as other Madrid midfielders, including former team-mates Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The restaurant, which opened in late 2016 in the spot once home to the German restaurant Glockenspiel, earned consistent plaudits from Pioneer Press writers and beyond for its cozy and well-worn vibe, great food and even better cocktail menu.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
While Ireland won its first-ever Friday home championship match with a four-try bonus point, Wales took most of the plaudits.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The dance world has often based its plaudits on how spectacularly performers can defy gravity with leaps, kicks and twirls.
—Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaudits
Noun
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When the stroller finally collapsed into the flat position, the waiting crowd erupted into cheers and applause for the workers on the ground.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Turner gathered his papers, stepped off the platform, and walked back to his seat to a smattering of applause.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That’s high praise from one who has coached four Hall of Famers and several more who are destined to be so, but this team broke an eight-year championship drought last season and, despite the loss of superstar Paige Bueckers, didn’t skip a beat this year.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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To receive that type of praise meant a lot to Miles and only added to her eagerness to finally face one of the greatest coaches in the game.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Trump's campaign used footage of the raucous ovation to help launch its TikTok account.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Vesia let out a yell and pointed toward the Dodgers' family section while getting a standing ovation from the crowd.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Assembly Bill 1892 would help elections by acclamation.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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However, to use the acclamation process HOAs must start their election activities at least 150 days before the election date, and many HOAs find planning that far ahead to be difficult.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The three-time MVP cannot miss two more games, or he’ll be disqualified for individual accolades such as MVP and All-NBA teams.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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No higher accolade can one enforcement officer pay to another.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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From competitive runners sprinting across the finish line to families and first-time participants soaking in the atmosphere, the event carried a festival-like energy throughout the morning, complete with music, cheering crowds, and emcee callouts celebrating runners from across Georgia and beyond.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The cheering and thumping rolled like thunder when Arizona’s first 3-pointer, a shot by Brayden Burries, went in.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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And he was awarded multiple times for valor, including a bronze star and a Navy commendation medal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Gallrein received several commendations while serving, including four Bronze Star Medals and two Presidential Unit Citations.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Plaudits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaudits. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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