as in applause
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
the attorney did pro bono work because it was the right thing to do, and not for any future kudos that it might bring
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Recent Examples of kudos
While the bikes look exotic (kudos to the styling team), they are priced and designed for India - so far.
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Bill Roberson, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
For those going the vintage route, kudos to any guest who turns up at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in an archival Balmain frock dating between 1955 and 1958—the period when Lagerfeld served as Pierre Balmain’s assistant.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2023
The latest model to earn our kudos is the GV70 compact SUV.
—Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 17 Jan. 2023
The rap icon DMed Trayle after his 2021 Rolling Loud Miami set (his first ever onstage performance), giving him kudos on his music.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2023
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Bill Roberson, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
For those going the vintage route, kudos to any guest who turns up at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in an archival Balmain frock dating between 1955 and 1958—the period when Lagerfeld served as Pierre Balmain’s assistant.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2023
The latest model to earn our kudos is the GV70 compact SUV.
—Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 17 Jan. 2023
The rap icon DMed Trayle after his 2021 Rolling Loud Miami set (his first ever onstage performance), giving him kudos on his music.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kudos
Noun
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The antiprotons were then taken back to the lab in Tuesday's final stage that concluded with applause and a bottle of Champagne.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The difference between the applause Knight and Keller received during Storrie’s monologue versus the Hughes brothers was glaring (as was their far superior joke delivery).—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2026
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The three-time MVP cannot miss two more games, or he’ll be disqualified for individual accolades such as MVP and All-NBA teams.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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No higher accolade can one enforcement officer pay to another.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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China’s past glories may be recast as part of an extended narrative of dominance, and America’s eight-decade reign may come to be regarded as a mere blip.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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And, increasingly, the monthly prices for those services are making the glory days of the pay TV bundle seem that much more appealing.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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It's also barred from reporting medical debt to credit bureaus and required to erase debt in some cases.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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For many, the math was already hard before the credits expired.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Over the last 40 years, their lives and careers all took divergent paths marked by innovation, acclaim, and infamy.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026
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Following successful tenures at Lacoste and Carven, her Bottega Veneta debut arrived to strong acclaim—and, to no one’s surprise, full shopping carts.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2026
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That’s high praise from one who has coached four Hall of Famers and several more who are destined to be so, but this team broke an eight-year championship drought last season and, despite the loss of superstar Paige Bueckers, didn’t skip a beat this year.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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To receive that type of praise meant a lot to Miles and only added to her eagerness to finally face one of the greatest coaches in the game.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Considered the highest honor for a career in film, the AFI Life Achievement Award recognizes talent that has advanced the cinematic arts, demonstrated longevity and been acknowledged by scholars, critics, peers and audiences alike.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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This refresh honors the sandwich's legacy while delivering the bold, modern flavor our fans crave.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Kudos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kudos. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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