plaudit

noun

ˈplȯ-dət How to pronounce plaudit (audio)
Definition of plauditnext
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 Webster’s version of Macbeth won plaudits for its staging and revolutionary use of sound. — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026 McCormick iced the win with a 2-yard touchdown run of his own with under a minute left to finish off a tough win for the Grizzlies, but one in which Crosby and the defense earned their coach’s plaudits. — Matt Wagner, Daily News, 5 Sep. 2026 Gustavo Hamer would get all the plaudits but run out of energy after 60 minutes, whereas Callum was still going. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Colony was a huge hit when it was released in South Korean cinemas and won plaudits from critics. — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plaudit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaudit
  1. applause
  2. ovation
  3. praise
  4. accolade
  5. acclamation
  6. commendation
  7. cheering
Noun
  • Flight controllers burst into applause and jumped to their feet, shaking hands and embracing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026
  • And the London Film Festival audience received the feature warmly, with one moment of raucous applause and plenty of laughter across the screening.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of applause
Noun
  • Pitt State and Boschee Ball Former KU guard Jeff Boschee, the fifth-year head coach at Pitt State, received a loud ovation during player and coach introductions.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The film’s premiere received a 25-minute standing ovation at Venice International Film Festival.
    — Leila Fadel, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of ovation
Noun
  • His praise reached Secretly Group’s director of A&R, Eric Deines, who co-runs a smaller label of his own, Ulyssa, previously most notable for its compilations of songs with almost no listens on streaming services called <1000.
    — Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
  • To win effusive praise from special envoy Steve Witkoff and announce a resumption in negotiations, Russian President Vladimir Putin had to do very little.
    — Francesca Ebel, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of praise
Noun
  • Over the course of her long career, Curtis, 67, has developed a lengthy résumé in film and television, winning numerous accolades along the way, including an Oscar and an Emmy (she’s been nominated for a Grammy too — there’s still time for an EGOT).
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Women who've accepted their past mistakes aren't used to accepting accolades.
    — Noel Brennan, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of accolade
Noun
  • Those two unopposed re-elections were instead approved by acclamation, a process that installed Infantino for another four years without the need for a ballot.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • With no challengers present, delegates approved Flanagan’s endorsement by acclamation Saturday rather than ballots.
    — Twin Cities, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
Definition of acclamation
Noun
  • Everyone applauded politely when Joontos collected its Bib Gourmand, and when Aseeb and Myazu received commendations.
    — Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • In appreciation of his efforts, he has been given a commendation from the Metropolitan Police and has received three Parliamentary awards.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of commendation
Noun
  • Sports owners and local officials usually work together, especially when the streets are packed with cheering fans.
    — Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond the cheering crowd, though, the political picture is far more complicated.
    — Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of cheering

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