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
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.
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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
Conan has been receiving plaudits for his role being compared to Bob Hope and Johnny Carson.
—Peter White, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2025
She’s also thrived performing in front of audiences who love orchestra arrangements and earned the plaudits of older artists who have also blended jazz and pop, like Norah Jones and Jon Batiste.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
His best role will become clear with more game time, but his ability to receive and retain possession in deeper areas before carrying it forward earned plaudits during his time at Brighton and now United.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Woodall and Fahy are both at the top of their game career-wise, with Fahy winning plaudits for her star turn in The Perfect Couple and Woodall reaching new levels of fame following his role as dashing Dexter Mayhew in the remake of One Day.
—Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2025
Our exports can indeed draw an appreciative crowd in the big city, earning plaudits and recognition.
—Bernard Kavaler, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2025
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.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
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
Conan has been receiving plaudits for his role being compared to Bob Hope and Johnny Carson.
—Peter White, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2025
She’s also thrived performing in front of audiences who love orchestra arrangements and earned the plaudits of older artists who have also blended jazz and pop, like Norah Jones and Jon Batiste.
—Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
His best role will become clear with more game time, but his ability to receive and retain possession in deeper areas before carrying it forward earned plaudits during his time at Brighton and now United.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Woodall and Fahy are both at the top of their game career-wise, with Fahy winning plaudits for her star turn in The Perfect Couple and Woodall reaching new levels of fame following his role as dashing Dexter Mayhew in the remake of One Day.
—Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2025
Our exports can indeed draw an appreciative crowd in the big city, earning plaudits and recognition.
—Bernard Kavaler, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2025
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.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaudits
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If there’s even an infinitesimal difference the crowd can make in these spots, better to hear unscrupulous applause than the death rattle that fell across the Garden as the ball hung in the air then plunged it straight to hell at the end of regulation.—
Kyle Wagner,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2025
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Warm, enthusiastic applause rolled over the auditorium in waves as the film credits rolled, and the Dardennes embraced their co-stars.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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Tsotsi was a huge hit with critics, with praise especially for Chweneyagae’s performance.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
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Preacher Lawson - Season 12 Preacher Lawson is a comedian whose energetic and relatable stand-up routines earned him high praise from the judges, with Mandel likening him to comedy legends like Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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The Sons of Texas MJF walked out with The Hurt Syndicate to a rousing ovation.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The ovation when the priest said the prayer and said ‘God bless our Pacers’ was great.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 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
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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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Filmed at the legendary actor's Malibu home, the video features footage of Van Dyke's many accolades and awards, sweet clips of him and his extended family, and emotional moments of reflection.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
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Sporting some of the world’s highest difficulty on floor and beam, 2025 could be the year for Roberson to capture individual accolades.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Those issued commendations and special recognition from the Lake County Sheriff’s Department include patrol officers Matt Anderson, John Garreffa and Morgan Kral.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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Throughout her career, Jun has garnered several accolades, including best actress gongs for her TV and cinema roles as well as a commendation for her cultural contribution from South Korea’s prime minister in 2015.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Plaudits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaudits. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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