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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
To soak up the sins of the early morning dancefloor, kudos must be paid to the 24-hour room service.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Sweeney gave kudos to his scouting staff for landing immediate contributors like Fraser Minten (Carlo deal) and Marat Khusnutdinov (Brazeau).
—Stephen Conroy, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
His kudo was introduced by none other than Barry Diller, who gave the honoree a few jabs before hailing his success in building his Blumhouse studio as an independent operation.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 1 Mar. 2026
Warren deserves kudos for bucking the trend of petulance exhibited by too many Democrats that night.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Sweeney gave kudos to his scouting staff for landing immediate contributors like Fraser Minten (Carlo deal) and Marat Khusnutdinov (Brazeau).
—Stephen Conroy, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
His kudo was introduced by none other than Barry Diller, who gave the honoree a few jabs before hailing his success in building his Blumhouse studio as an independent operation.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 1 Mar. 2026
Warren deserves kudos for bucking the trend of petulance exhibited by too many Democrats that night.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kudo
Noun
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During the ceremony, Kidman and Moulin Rouge costar Ewan McGregor presented the award for Best Picture.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
17 Mar. 2026
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Following her roles in Marty Supreme and I Love LA, Odessa A’zion swiftly emerged as one of Hollywood’s new darlings and a key character of this awards season.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But our sincere compliments to the curators.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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This shirt earned more compliments than anything else in the test thanks to its loud, playful print.—
Joe Jackson,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The basketball bacchanal is the thing – swapping pep bands in end zone pits and dancing mascots and eight teams taking one court chasing after the same singular prize.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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The major prizes were divvied up between an auteur blank check in OBAA and an original blockbuster in Sinners.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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The tournament began as a tribute to the 13 founders of the LPGA.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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In February, there was a tribute concert in his honor in San Francisco that featured famous friends and admirers including Van Morrison, Hozier, Joan Baez, George Thorogood, Narada Michael Walden, Ruby Amanfu, Steven Van Zandt, Trombone Shorty and many others.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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Buckley, clad in an elegant red and pink strapless gown, accepted the accolade with a rousing speech, thanking her husband and the team behind the film, and gushing over the emotional complexity of motherhood.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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All of his accolades, talent and hard work, stand on their own, and elevate him to the top of an outstandingly talented group of peers.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Gallrein received several commendations while serving, including four Bronze Star Medals and two Presidential Unit Citations.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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In 2021, Valentin was awarded the Ribbon of Valor, an internal commendation for those who serve with honor and distinction during special details.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Kudo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kudo. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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