1
as in award
something given in recognition of achievement
an honorary degree from her alma mater that is simply the latest kudo for an outstanding career in journalism
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2
as in compliment
an admiring personal remark
a kudo is in order for the way the young people acquitted themselves at their first formal dance
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Recent Examples of kudo
Long before that, though, McElroy tried to give kudos to Rebels running back Kewan Lacy, but called him by the wrong name.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Expect a promotion, kudos, awards and acknowledgement!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Dec. 2025
The 2-year-old restaurant has also received kudos from Michelin and Wine Spectator.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
The new model has been widely praised, receiving kudos from organizations like the American Medical Association and Accountable For Health.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Expect a promotion, kudos, awards and acknowledgement!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Dec. 2025
The 2-year-old restaurant has also received kudos from Michelin and Wine Spectator.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
The new model has been widely praised, receiving kudos from organizations like the American Medical Association and Accountable For Health.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kudo
Noun
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Penny Weaver is an award-winning journalist who covers crime, law enforcement, court proceedings and more for the River Valley Democrat-Gazette.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Winners will receive their awards in June in Evanston, Illinois at the AJL’s annual conference.—
Penny Schwartz,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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This one’s an instant compliment-magnet—I’m not joking.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
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That’s a compliment, of course, as these are very, very funny jokes.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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Today’s award winners included both jury and audience prizes, along with a number of special jury prizes for films, performances, and more.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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Yun Lim’s winning look will be produced and sold by Boll & Branch, while additional cash prizes were granted for the winners.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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At the world premiere of Margot Robbie's buzzy new adaptation of Wuthering Heights, the Australian actress paid tribute to Elizabeth Taylor's legendary Hollywood romance with Richard Burton by donning Taylor's iconic Cartier Taj Mahal necklace on the red carpet.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
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Macaulay Culkin is one of the first celebrities to pay tribute to Catherine O'Hara following her death on Friday.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Chalamet has counted a Critics Choice Award, Palm Springs International Film Festival award and a nomination at the upcoming Actor Awards among his accolades for Marty Supreme (all one year after earning the same nods for playing Bob Dylan in 2024’s A Complete Unknown).—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The volume was eventually reprinted in the Modern Library—an accolade that greatly pleased its author.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Ellenberg presented a commendation to Susan Frazer, the CEO of Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The fact that on this occasion senior officers chose a very light touch, preserving still-new representative institutions while not directly disobeying a direct presidential order, is extraordinary – and deserves far more comment and commendation than has been received.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Kudo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kudo. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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