LAUDATIONS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

laudations

noun

plural of laudation

as in acclaim

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Noun

The buzzy portrait of Tesla, X and SpaceX chief Elon Musk premiered at Venice to critical acclaim, currently sitting at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes (off 28 reviews, see Deadline’s here).

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026
Like Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong, Widow’s Bay standout Kate O’Flynn could parlay her prestige-TV acclaim to Oscar attention for Tender Loving Care.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of acclaim

Noun

Rooms are conservatively classic, but common spaces don't hold back with requisite lobby lounge piano, over-the-top holiday decorations, a grand staircase, and marble fireplace.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Seaver did not respond to a request for comment asking if the display might have been part of his home’s Halloween decorations or potentially served some other purpose.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of decorations

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This year's prizes began with the Nobel for medicine, awarded Monday to three scientists whose work led to a tool that uses light to help unravel how the brain works.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
Unlike the other Nobel prizes, which are awarded in Stockholm, the peace prize is decided in Oslo by the five-member Norwegian Nobel Committee, whose members are appointed by Norway's parliament.

— Eric Henderson, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of prizes

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Webster’s version of Macbeth won plaudits for its staging and revolutionary use of sound.

— Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
Top plaudits at the San Sebastián Co-Production Forum served by contrast to highlight first or second time directors, though two are already fast emerging auteurs.

— Callum McLennan, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of plaudits

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Maye’s three-touchdown performance in New England’s win over Buffalo on Sunday earned him AFC offensive player of the week honors, following a rough start to the season.

— Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
The annual gathering honors Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, which falls on the last weekend of September.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

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