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
But the 27-year-old has never received the same plaudits as other Madrid midfielders, including former team-mates Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.
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The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The restaurant, which opened in late 2016 in the spot once home to the German restaurant Glockenspiel, earned consistent plaudits from Pioneer Press writers and beyond for its cozy and well-worn vibe, great food and even better cocktail menu.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
That plaudit had gone to the 449ft Union Chain Bridge across the river Tweed in Scotland, unveiled in 1820 — which is also still in use today.
—Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Longtime Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler chipped in an assist and drew a plaudit from Montgomery.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
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The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The restaurant, which opened in late 2016 in the spot once home to the German restaurant Glockenspiel, earned consistent plaudits from Pioneer Press writers and beyond for its cozy and well-worn vibe, great food and even better cocktail menu.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2026
That plaudit had gone to the 449ft Union Chain Bridge across the river Tweed in Scotland, unveiled in 1820 — which is also still in use today.
—Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Longtime Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler chipped in an assist and drew a plaudit from Montgomery.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaudit
Noun
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Ma trotted out holding a cello, to One Direction-level applause.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The high school drumline thrummed on their equipment, ending their performance to applause from the hundreds of elementary schoolers in the gym.—
Noah Alcala Bach,
San Antonio Express-News,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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McLean walked off the field to an ovation from the visiting fans and from many of the home fans as well.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The 41-year-old Burns received a nice ovation from the home crowd when he was recognized for the accomplishment during the first television timeout of the game.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Queta also has drawn praise for his improvement as a defender and screener.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Torii Hunter, a defensive whiz who now works as an Angels special assistant and who happened to be in the dugout, was succinct in his praise for the performance.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For business owners, Townshend’s bold decision and ensuing success, including among other accolades a spot on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 greatest albums of the 1980s, offers an instructive guide to self-belief.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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Today, Morales is not only selling raw cacao to Cortés but also winning international accolades.—
Sandra Guzman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Assembly Bill 1892 would help elections by acclamation.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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However, to use the acclamation process HOAs must start their election activities at least 150 days before the election date, and many HOAs find planning that far ahead to be difficult.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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San Francisco Supervisor Stephen Sherrill presented Valle with a commendation.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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And he was awarded multiple times for valor, including a bronze star and a Navy commendation medal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The crew members were greeted by a cheering crowd of NASA staff, as well as members of the media and their families.—
Charlie Gile,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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The cheering and chanting from the protest could be heard loudly from blocks away from the Capitol.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Plaudit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaudit. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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