Thesaurus results for KUDOS

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

Politicians pause mid-sentence, scanning the room for applause lines that will guide what comes next.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Her remarks drew applause from members of the audience attending the meeting.

— Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of applause

Noun

The project in development is being produced by Anita Hyppönen, recipient as well of the Connecting Cottbus Producers Exchange accolade.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
In receiving the award, Arjona joins a rich roster of talents, including actress Maude Apatow who was bestowed with the accolade last year.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of accolade

Noun

Consumers flocked to cinemas equipped with Imax’s rickety old 50 mm film projectors, while those that were unable to snag those coveted tickets sought out Imax theaters that were digital but could show the film in its full-scale, immersive glory.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
Even Jeff, in his all-knowing glory, only pissed me off one time.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of glory

Noun

Lena Dunham is adapting the musical’s book with Jessica Huang, while Jepsen is writing the music and lyrics with Ethan Gruska, whose credits include Ryan Beatty, Fiona Apple and Phoebe Bridgers.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
That in the Middle Ages scant credit was given to artists, and they were thought of as little more than builders, decorators and masons.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of credit

Noun

As box office momentum, new creator pipelines and evolving business models collide with critical acclaim, industry buzz and Oscar ambition, what does commercial success mean for a film’s awards prospects now?

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
The movies occupy a strange cultural position, though, making up a commercially successful franchise with basically zero critical acclaim.

— Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of acclaim

Noun

Research has shown that sincere praise can sometimes have social rewards.

— Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
Aldermen gave initial approval Thursday to the sale of Chicago’s infamously privatized parking meter system from one owner to another, but not before praise for new perks met concerns that the city is once again getting a subpar deal.

— Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of praise

Noun

At the University of Turin, Pavese wrote his thesis on Walt Whitman, which was initially rejected because of the evident influence of Croce and then passed, with honors, after Leone Ginzburg savvily intervened and found Pavese a new examiner.

— Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
The Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys earlier this year had awarded Zahnd the group’s highest honor for his years of service as a prosecutor.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of honor

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