huzzahs

noun

variants or huzzas
plural of huzzah
as in hurrahs

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  1. plaudits
  2. ovations
Noun
  • Though Hunt and Pacquin rightly won all the plaudits, Neill memorably played the brooding and jealous Alisdair.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
  • The effort drew plaudits from conservative radio host Glenn Beck.
    — Noam Levey, NPR, 28 June 2026
Definition of plaudits
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  • The first responders received two separate standing ovations as Higgins detailed their efforts and the significance of their work in giving people hope.
    — Ella Moore July 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
  • For Toronto, the ovations served as a reminder that while roster turnover is inevitable in Major League Baseball, players who leave a lasting impact on a franchise can be remembered more fondly than some others.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of ovations
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“Huzzahs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huzzahs. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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