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 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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The students’ third and final performance earned a standing ovation.—
Del Mar Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 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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So Forest’s recruitment team again deserve significant praise.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Poehler's commitment to her character led to immense success for Parks and Rec over the years, with the star earning praise from audiences and the TV Academy, which honored her with eight Emmy nominations across several categories for her work on the sitcom as a producer, actress, and writer.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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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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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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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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“Plaudit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaudit. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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