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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

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

Julianne Moore is set to be honored with the Golden Icon Award and will accept the accolade alongside Jesse Eisenberg, who directs her in his latest feature The Debut, a musical-comedy co-starring Paul Giamatti.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
For all the accolades, Long insists the work was never about fame.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of accolade

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

In the end, Thelma and Louise won, and the episodes aired in the fall of 1992 to critical acclaim and strong ratings.

— Kristal Brent Zook, Vanity Fair, 18 Sep. 2026
Indeed, though a pioneer for women officers and detectives who followed her, Pontoriero sought no acclaim for her achievements.

— David Mendell, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of acclaim

Noun

John Leguizamo, who earned praise for his performance in Universal’s summer blockbuster The Odyssey, is returning to the studio for its big-screen take on Miami Vice.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
Both thanked the filmmakers, and let Chad Smith, also present, say a few words of praise.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 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

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