Synonyms of kudo

kudo

noun

ˈkü-(ˌ)dō 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• award
• prize
• accolade
• honor
• trophy
• medal
• premium
• plume
• decoration
• blue ribbon
• distinction
• applause
• badge
• laurel
• ribbon
• cup
• tribute
• plate
• commendation
• plaque
• crown
• plaudit
• compliment
• bravo
• citation
• eulogy
• homage
• encomium
• paean
• hallelujah
• honorable mention
• panegyric
• order

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compliment
• tribute
• commendation
• salutation
• citation
• bouquet
• eulogy
• homage
• accolade
• encomium
• paean
• panegyric
• valentine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insult
• epithet
• barb
• affront
• dart
• slight
• slur
• dig
• put-down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of kudo

So Zohran Mamdani deserves at least tentative kudos for taking it on so early in his administration and for offering a solution that, while resoundingly imperfect, at least seems grounded in the real world. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 Aug. 2026

Alders who pushed last year for the full amount weren’t giving Johnson kudos. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Outside of Ayo Edebiri and a couple of guest star nods, none of the main cast — including Jeremy Allen White — got kudos. — William Earl, Variety, 8 July 2026

Also, kudos to the Bulls for basically selling both their second-round picks. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 25 June 2026