laudations

noun

plural of laudation
as in acclaim

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  1. acclaim
  2. decorations
  3. awards
  4. prizes
  5. plaudits
  6. honors
Noun
  • Christopher Nolan's *The Odyssey* has premiered to widespread acclaim, solidifying his unique standing in the film industry.
    — Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The Automated Ball-Strike system debuted this season to widespread acclaim.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of acclaim
Noun
  • With this system, the GOKO M6 can spot, identify, and accurately avoid over 200 object types, including people, pets, decorations, furniture, and toys.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
  • Our very own Senior Editor of Content Development has already started receiving reports of Halloween decorations in the wild.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of decorations
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  • Between the new awards structure, the live broadcast plans, and a Disability Advisory Committee with authority over how the event takes shape.
    — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Viewers who tune in to watch the Primetime Emmy Awards in September on NBC will see significantly fewer awards handed out.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 17 July 2026
Definition of awards
Noun
  • Two lucky winners recently took home massive prizes, according to the CT Lottery.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
  • Rainbow Cone, a legendary five-layer ice cream cone from Chicago, is celebrating its 100th anniversary with free treats, prizes, and fun collabs.
    — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 17 July 2026
Definition of prizes
Noun
  • Though Hunt and Pacquin rightly won all the plaudits, Neill memorably played the brooding and jealous Alisdair.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
  • The effort drew plaudits from conservative radio host Glenn Beck.
    — Noam Levey, NPR, 28 June 2026
Definition of plaudits
Noun
  • Winner of a Guggenheim Fellowship for Poetry (2022) among other honors, McSweeney is also co-founder and co-editor of Action Books.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
  • Back in February, the guild bestowed its top film honors on Frankenstein — which went on to win Best Makeup & Hairstyling at the Academy Awards — Sinners and One Battle After Another.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 14 July 2026
Definition of honors
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