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
  • Pfeiffer received critical acclaim for her TV performances this year in Apple TV’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles and Paramount+’s The Madison.
    — Mariel Turner, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Anderson has garnered critical and mainstream acclaim in recent years thanks to dramatic and comedic turns including The Last Showgirl — which got her a Golden Globe nomination — and the Naked Gun reboot from Paramount.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of acclaim
Noun
  • Think smiling jack-o'-lanterns, black cats, friendly ghosts, retro blow molds and decorations inspired by Halloweens of decades past.
    — Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Visitors can roam its lavish halls to admire the intricate decorations and furnishings in its opulent interiors, from the Throne Room to the Royal Armory.
    — Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of decorations
Noun
  • The awards will debut at the event’s 2026 iteration, which will take place at the Javits Center in New York September 24–27, and will highlight artists from the Caribbean.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Companies without a booking can pay more to cross the Panama Canal through an auction that awards slots to the highest bidder.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of awards
Noun
  • The novel won the American Book Award, one of the prizes Morrison had won for her 1987 novel Beloved.
    — Keziah Weir, Vanity Fair, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Cash prizes were also awarded in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Michigan and North Carolina.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of prizes
Noun
  • She was later reprimanded by an ethics committee but earned plaudits from Democratic allies and voting rights for her demonstration.
    — Matt Brown, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Brahim Diaz received a lot of plaudits for his performances at the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year, but Ezzalzouli played a crucial role in Morocco’s run to the final.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of plaudits
Noun
  • The film screened at the Berlinale and won the Golden Biznaga for best Ibero-American film, along with Silver Biznaga honors for best director and cinematography at the Málaga International Film Festival.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Overall, 24 Bulldogs have earned preseason honors over that span.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of honors
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