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
Noun
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As he was handcuffed and removed from the courtroom, spectators erupted in cheers and applause, according to footage from the courtroom.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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If applause starts to matter too much, pause, breathe, return to the joy of making, let results speak.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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The James Beard Awards, among the highest accolades in the American culinary industry, were announced Monday night, turning winning restaurants into must-visit destinations.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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His numerous accolades include 11 Primetime Emmys and five Directors Guild of America awards.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Unlike the movies, where directors get the glory, TV directors sit lower in the hierarchy, below creators, producers and actors.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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His post-match interview revealed the usual Messi, the man who continues to showcase the kind of humanity, dignity, honor and humility that defies every standard of today’s society, consumed with the search for attention and glory at any cost.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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But hey, the factory workers do finally get their pizza party during the credits!—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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His father has still given him credit for helping reach young voters through social media platforms and influencers like streamer Adin Ross.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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The trick went down well with the Swansea supporters and earned a League Two footballer wider acclaim.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
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The group went on to earn national and international acclaim before its swaggering leader, Country Dick Montana, died on stage midway through a 1995 show in Whistler, Canada.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2026
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The school system received significant state and national praise for improved test scores.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Florida’s Risk Protection Order law was never designed to win praise from gun-safety advocates.—
Christopher Carita,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Horvath earned the honor after setting eight world records as a mountain climber.—
Zuri Primos
June 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Would have been an honor to write on that.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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“Kudos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kudos. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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