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as in award
something given in recognition of achievement
an honorary degree from her alma mater that is simply the latest kudo for an outstanding career in journalism
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as in compliment
an admiring personal remark
a kudo is in order for the way the young people acquitted themselves at their first formal dance
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Recent Examples of kudo
Even more kudos go to the camera operators who dangled off of ropes to film the climb.
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Frederick Dreier, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
The film has been earning critics’ groups kudos and awards nominations, including three Gotham awards and three Golden Globes nominations — with Lee nominated for Globes best actor trophy.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
Sarandos received his share of kudos around Adolescence and KPop Demon Hunters.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
Long before that, though, McElroy tried to give kudos to Rebels running back Kewan Lacy, but called him by the wrong name.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
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Frederick Dreier, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
The film has been earning critics’ groups kudos and awards nominations, including three Gotham awards and three Golden Globes nominations — with Lee nominated for Globes best actor trophy.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
Sarandos received his share of kudos around Adolescence and KPop Demon Hunters.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
Long before that, though, McElroy tried to give kudos to Rebels running back Kewan Lacy, but called him by the wrong name.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kudo
Noun
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Kaitlyn is a recipient of numerous awards, including a doctoral research SSHRC award and the Metatron Prize for her debut poetic novella ʔbédayine.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
18 Feb. 2026
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Bogaerts won two World Series championships, five Silver Slugger awards, and was a four-time All-Star during his 10 seasons in Boston.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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If asking for help feels like too much of a stretch at first, consider learning to accept a compliment.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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One shopper got tons of compliments on this vibrant style, which is under $40 and includes artificial jasmine, lavender, and daisies.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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After all, writer-director Sarmad Sultan Khoosat, known for Circus of Life and Joyland, both of which were Pakistan’s official Oscar submissions, with the latter winning the jury prize at Cannes, is bringing his new movie, Lali, to the German capital.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Whenever someone new arrived at the tribute point, reporters pounced on them for comment.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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This time, the pub-style stage will feature an Eagles tribute show, which also appears in a main stage format.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some stars receiving accolades were notably absent (Ackie and Cooper included), but the blue carpet was still a sight to behold.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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At a program unaccustomed to recent success, which has two winning seasons in its 20 years as a Division I program, second-year Coach John Shulman has the Bears aiming higher that regular-season accolades.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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In 2008, Kovach was recognized with a special commendation for his work during a fire where 40 people were rescued.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ellenberg presented a commendation to Susan Frazer, the CEO of Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Kudo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kudo. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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