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
Launched in 2018, the agency has generally won plaudits for helping secure election systems around the country, providing early warning of attacks, and helping companies and infrastructure managers bolster their cyberdefenses.
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Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 26 Nov. 2025
She's accused them of not paying enough attention to the cost of living and failing to grapple with rising health insurance premiums — drawing rare plaudits from Democrats, who made health care a core part of their message in the government shutdown fight that ended this week.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 15 Nov. 2025
The new collection is the first global Hatchie release through Secretly Canadian, which signed the Aussie act in 2021, two years after arrival of debut LP Keepsake, and on the heels of plaudits from Pitchfork, Stereogum and elsewhere.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Voted one of the Top 10 Comedians in New York City by The Hollywood Reporter, the comic has also earned plaudits from The New York Times, Time Out NY and The New York Post, and has been featured on HBO, CBS, NBC, ABC, Comedy Central, The Howard Stern Show, and E!
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
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Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 26 Nov. 2025
She's accused them of not paying enough attention to the cost of living and failing to grapple with rising health insurance premiums — drawing rare plaudits from Democrats, who made health care a core part of their message in the government shutdown fight that ended this week.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 15 Nov. 2025
The new collection is the first global Hatchie release through Secretly Canadian, which signed the Aussie act in 2021, two years after arrival of debut LP Keepsake, and on the heels of plaudits from Pitchfork, Stereogum and elsewhere.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Voted one of the Top 10 Comedians in New York City by The Hollywood Reporter, the comic has also earned plaudits from The New York Times, Time Out NY and The New York Post, and has been featured on HBO, CBS, NBC, ABC, Comedy Central, The Howard Stern Show, and E!
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaudit
Noun
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Public reactions were indicated by applause during the Holliday school children’s performances and the district’s recognitions.—
Connye Griffin,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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He was given a hero’s applause from fans of both clubs when he was invited onto the pitch at half-time.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The film garnered significant critical attention, receiving a nine-minute standing ovation on the Lido and later going on to win the inaugural International People’s Choice Award at the Toronto Film Festival.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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Head departed to a magnificent ovation, having registered his first ever century at the SCG, completing the set of hundreds at every Australian Test venue in the process.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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One that is more spiritually rewarding than praise or criticism in scouting reports.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Here in the United States, the writer and filmmaker Mike Judge has garnered praise over the course of his career for getting laughs out of broken systems and absurd ignorance in American culture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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But beyond the wins, losses and accolades, there was the man who remained in his players’ lives, through good times and tough times.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The singer delivered a pulsating rendition of the record paired with slick choreography and a crew of dancers in a warehouse for the set that marks her latest accolade, being named Global Push Artist for November.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Grandparents who provide this crucial support deserve acclamation and a special place in heaven.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
31 Dec. 2025
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It was presented by acclamation as punishment whenever a sports staffer made an inappropriate comment or a joke in poor taste.—
Gene Myers,
Freep.com,
23 Nov. 2025
Noun
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His personnel file includes 45 commendation letters.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
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She was honored with numerous commendations, including the Chief of Department Award for her professionalism and outstanding service.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
26 Nov. 2025
Noun
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It was greeted by the sound of loud, sarcastic cheering by the old London Road end and by Malcolm Shotton, Oxford’s moustachioed coach, who could have used the Pringles logo as a passport photo, throwing his jacket into the crowd in sarcastic celebration.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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As the cheering faded, she could be heard sobbing, overcome by the frightening moments that had just passed.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
31 Dec. 2025
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