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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of kudo
Expect a promotion, kudos, an award, a scholarship — some kind of acknowledgement.
—
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
By contrast, kudos to the three firms — Jenner & Block, Perkins Coie, and WilmerHale — that have chosen to fight Trump rather than settle.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
That, and one actual wedding photographer gave me kudos, which also felt really good as a non-photographer.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Expect a promotion, an award, kudos and acknowledgement.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for kudo
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
By contrast, kudos to the three firms — Jenner & Block, Perkins Coie, and WilmerHale — that have chosen to fight Trump rather than settle.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
That, and one actual wedding photographer gave me kudos, which also felt really good as a non-photographer.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Expect a promotion, an award, kudos and acknowledgement.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for kudo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kudo
Noun
-
Blue Ivy has been involved in several significant moments in her mother's career, including appearances at award shows and in music videos.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
-
The Saltzman-Leibovitz Prize awards $20,000 in total, with Hallosserie receiving the top prize of $10,000.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
Noun
-
The post didn’t come with shade, a backhanded compliment, or some cryptic message.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
-
Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
No, no one else won the jackpot, Match 5 + Power Play $2 million prize, or the Match 5 $1 million prize.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
-
Maybe this year, in homage to Keith, mark this momentous occasion by spinning his many songs while serving up a Kentucky bourbon pie and rooting for Render Judgment to take the top prize at Louisville's famed Churchill Downs track.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
And Sarah Silverman's comedy special, Sarah Silverman: Postmortem, out May 20, pays tribute to her stepmother and father, who died just days apart in 2023.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
-
Prince Harry is paying tribute to his mother’s legacy by celebrating the changemakers of tomorrow.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Among Andor’s accolades were eight Emmy nominations and a Peabody Award.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
-
Mark is an exceptional horse trainer with accolades like training Quarter Horse Race Stake winners and even polo horses for Polo Hall of Famer Bart Evans.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
According to her official bio, Chatfield was the recipient of numerous honors, including the Distinguished Service Medal, the Bronze Star and commendation medals from the Navy, Army and Air Force.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
-
To receive commendation from such a fairy godmother was not just a joy but a serious professional boost, and Macdonald’s reputation soared.—
Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Kudo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kudo. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share