as in applause
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
the attorney did pro bono work because it was the right thing to do, and not for any future kudos that it might bring
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Recent Examples of kudos
While the bikes look exotic (kudos to the styling team), they are priced and designed for India - so far.
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Bill Roberson, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
For those going the vintage route, kudos to any guest who turns up at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in an archival Balmain frock dating between 1955 and 1958—the period when Lagerfeld served as Pierre Balmain’s assistant.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2023
The latest model to earn our kudos is the GV70 compact SUV.
—Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 17 Jan. 2023
The rap icon DMed Trayle after his 2021 Rolling Loud Miami set (his first ever onstage performance), giving him kudos on his music.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2023
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Bill Roberson, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
For those going the vintage route, kudos to any guest who turns up at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in an archival Balmain frock dating between 1955 and 1958—the period when Lagerfeld served as Pierre Balmain’s assistant.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2023
The latest model to earn our kudos is the GV70 compact SUV.
—Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 17 Jan. 2023
The rap icon DMed Trayle after his 2021 Rolling Loud Miami set (his first ever onstage performance), giving him kudos on his music.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kudos
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In response, Quist said the solution is housing, which was followed by loud applause throughout the library galleria.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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The mix of salsa and pop sparked a wave of applause and collective excitement.—
Laura Gómez,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
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Federal investigation reveals wide criminal net Browse the website of Chen’s Prince Group, and the company’s public image is one of charitable endeavors, business accolades and awards for corporate social responsibility initiatives, large donations to anti-Covid efforts, and education programs.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Awarded writers and filmmakers received accolades from industry partners including AMC Networks, Enderby Entertainment, Josephson Entertainment and the Writers Guild of America East.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
25 Oct. 2025
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The film marks the first directing credit for Robert Wise (later of 1951's The Day the Earth Stood Still and 1965's The Sound of Music glory), since he was uncredited for directing additional sequences in The Magnificent Ambersons two years prior.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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There were barrel racers slicing turns like poetry, bull riders gripping for glory, and calf ropers moving with the precision of surgeons.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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However, the demon baby then proceeded to brutally rip apart and kill Teddy, Phil, and Susie, leaving only Lilly and Ronnie alive before the credits rolled.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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Conservative activist Laura Loomer on Sunday took credit for Hamdi’s arrest.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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The 65-year-old has received acclaim for roles such as Gloria Trillo on The Sopranos, earning her an Emmy nomination in 2001.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Despite examining one of the most notorious American serial killers in history (played here by Michael Chernus), this show, which has received wide critical acclaim, doesn’t directly depict any of Gacy’s crimes.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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The fuzzy blanket has earned praise for keeping reviewers toasty-warm on the chilliest nights.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The psychological crime thriller has earned praise from the beginning, particularly for its gripping storytelling and strong performances.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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Johnson’s early performance led to him earning second-team midseason Associated Press All-America honors.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Oct. 2025
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And even though those consequences are, in the grand scheme of things, nothing as big as what their conduct might demand, the fact that Andrew had to give up his royal titles and honors is more than a lot of people expected.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Kudos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kudos. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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