huzzahs

noun

variants or huzzas
plural of huzzah
as in hurrahs

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  1. plaudits
  2. ovations
Noun
  • With her long-percolating followup LP, plaudits came from Zane Lowe, and Spotify’s international editorial team, which anointed her as one of the streaming giant’s Artists To Watch 2026.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Under his leadership, the district expanded from one school to four and received plaudits for spending less than other districts per pupil while scoring high on tests.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of plaudits
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  • The notices, the standing ovations, the awards buzz — all of it represents a stunning reversal of fortune for Guadagnino after the Amazon debacle in June.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Pete Alonso received multiple ovations in his return to Citi Field before Monday night’s game even began.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of ovations
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