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
Noun
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The lackluster reaction in the room continued with Scarlett Johansson, who earned more slack-jawed stares than thunderous applause.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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That said, Booker’s marathon speech ended with applause but not with action − a demonstration of Democrats’ lack of clout as Republicans control the capital’s platforms of power, at the White House and the Senate and the House.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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McConaughey shared similar praise for Hudson in an April interview with People.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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Kaye adds to the chorus of praise.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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The emotions were unavoidable on Saturday for Ian Happ, who got a standing ovation for his 1,000th game as a Cub, as well as Matthew Boyd, who got choked up after winning his first start at Wrigley Field in a Cubs uniform, thinking of his late grandfather, a Cubs fan who grew up in Chicago.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The students’ third and final performance earned a standing ovation.—
Del Mar Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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The honor adds to a long list of accolades in her extraordinary career.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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But the gritty crime drama is more than deserving of its accolades, and Goggins, as Detective Shane Vendrell, is a major reason for its success.—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2025
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On October 21, Gov. Hobbs held a formal commendation ceremony to recognize the bravery and quick action of those who were vital to the evacuation efforts.—
Skylar Heisey,
The Arizona Republic,
22 Oct. 2024
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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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