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kudos

noun

ˈkü-ˌdäs

Definition of kudos

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 Greenwald, who was introduced with Bronx flair by Cardi B, also brought an aw-shucks attitude in accepting the kudos. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Feb. 2023 While the bikes look exotic (kudos to the styling team), they are priced and designed for India - so far. — 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 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 See All Example Sentences for kudos

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Noun

The applause thundering within the Sarajevo National Theater could be heard from a mile away on Tuesday afternoon.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
The crowd of Keller residents broke out into applause as the meeting adjourned.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of applause

Noun

His flagship restaurant in Oakland’s Temescal district, Burdell, has won a number of accolades – snagging first place in the San Francisco Chronicle’s Top 100 restaurants list for 2025 and also Food & Wine’s Restaurant of the Year for 2024.

— John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Miller is a future Hall of Fame defensive end who has two first team All-Pro nods under his many accolades.

— Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of accolade

Noun

But the island’s class divide isn’t just about dirt bike races for glory and bonfire fistfights anymore.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
The program rehired Rich Rodriguez, who sparked those 2000s glory days and had the Mountaineers one win away from the BCS title game in 2007, to get the program back on track.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of glory

Noun

And who else could sing over the credits but Susan Boyle, a reminder that sometimes taking chances leads to unlikely victories after all?

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
Standard usage draws down a prepaid credit balance, while enterprise customers can arrange invoicing.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of credit

Noun

Pfeiffer received critical acclaim for her TV performances this year in Apple TV’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles and Paramount+’s The Madison.

— Mariel Turner, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
Anderson has garnered critical and mainstream acclaim in recent years thanks to dramatic and comedic turns including The Last Showgirl — which got her a Golden Globe nomination — and the Naked Gun reboot from Paramount.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of acclaim

Noun

As a freshman last season, Ehler racked up 298 digs, 196 kills and 57 aces for Andrean (16-16, 10-2), earning All-Northwest Crossroads Conference and all-district honors.

— Noah Poser, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
During his illustrious career, Lucisano was honored with five David di Donatello awards, including a lifetime achievement honor in 2009, as well as four Nastri d’Argento Silver Ribbon awards.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of honor

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