1
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
Yes, Coogler deserves all kudos for being a skilled arbiter of Black culture on the silver screen, but his achievements as a director feel minimized to conversations about representation, and that’s not always warranted.
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
If one chooses to criticize executive Daryl Morey for trading McCain to OKC, then Morey probably deserves some kudos for the yeoman’s work he’s done over the past two seasons at the edges of the roster.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
To soak up the sins of the early morning dancefloor, kudos must be paid to the 24-hour room service.
—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
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
If one chooses to criticize executive Daryl Morey for trading McCain to OKC, then Morey probably deserves some kudos for the yeoman’s work he’s done over the past two seasons at the edges of the roster.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
To soak up the sins of the early morning dancefloor, kudos must be paid to the 24-hour room service.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kudo
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The Rookie of the Year award, voted on by a panel of 100 sportswriters and broadcasters, will be announced early in the postseason.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Paisley has won several awards, including three Grammys, two American Music Awards, 15 Academy of Country Music Awards and 14 Country Music Association Awards.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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These are the types of compliments that sustain a bid for contribution, especially this deep into the spring.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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A day later, O’Hoppe responded to that compliment by thanking his coaches for giving him more freedom.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
8 Apr. 2026
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Event organizers know where their ancient bread is buttered, too, with IV only offering a $40,000 prize pool.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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This year is the first of three years of the competition; four cash prizes will be awarded to winners each year, Creager said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
10 Apr. 2026
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Even the credit logo animation is a tribute to the Glen Echo carousel.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the post after his tribute to Nicola, Brooklyn posted flowers with a note from Nicola’s parents, billionaires Nelson and Claudia Peltz.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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For business owners, Townshend’s bold decision and ensuing success, including among other accolades a spot on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 greatest albums of the 1980s, offers an instructive guide to self-belief.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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Today, Morales is not only selling raw cacao to Cortés but also winning international accolades.—
Sandra Guzman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The three officers involved in the incident at the diner were honored with life-saving commendations.—
Carolyn Gusoff
April 6,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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And he was awarded multiple times for valor, including a bronze star and a Navy commendation medal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Kudo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kudo. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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