as in applause
usually plaudits plural
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
the proud parents bragged that their daughter had received many plaudits for her academic achievements
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Recent Examples of plaudit
Netanyahu and Katz have won plaudits for the botched attack on Doha from the Israeli right.
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Monica Marks, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
One is getting praise and plaudits from the cheerleaders at ESPN.
—Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2025
Sensitive and gentle, and then pained and rageful, his transformation into a swirling vortex of destruction is captivating to watch and deserves all the plaudits.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
King put her career on the line and deserves plaudits for her courage.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Monica Marks, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
One is getting praise and plaudits from the cheerleaders at ESPN.
—Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2025
Sensitive and gentle, and then pained and rageful, his transformation into a swirling vortex of destruction is captivating to watch and deserves all the plaudits.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
King put her career on the line and deserves plaudits for her courage.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaudit
Noun
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At the onset of Cox remarks, a minority of attendees loudly booed his presence, but the governor was able to rally applause by invoking his pleasure to be back at his alma mater.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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When Nuno Espirito Santo headed to the away end, his initial applause to the travelling fans was short-lived.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The growing obsession over the film festival standing ovation and the reaction to it from the stars has — for some — become a source of ridicule.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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Corigliano, who is eighty-seven, was on hand to accept a tremendous ovation.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries have emerged as central figures in the standoff, drawing praise even from critics within their own ranks.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Post-match, Nuno opted against singling out Potts for praise when asked about the midfielder’s impact, but that may change in the forthcoming weeks if Potts continues to impress.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The short list and nominators remain a secret, and documents revealing the details of the selection process for the accolades are sealed from public view for 50 years.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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And for all the deserved accolades to European captain Luke Donald, such a man exists on that side.—
Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In 2020, Republicans just nuked big chunks of their calendar and proclaimed their incumbent nearly by acclamation.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
26 Aug. 2025
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Suriname’s parliament backed Simons for the post by acclamation, alongside National Party of Suriname (NPS) leader Gregory Rusland as her vice president.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
Noun
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In his role as an officer, Baker received multiple chief’s commendations, including one in 2011 for his role in flawlessly executing multiple critical tasks during a domestic shooting incident involving a man who allegedly shot and wounded his wife in their suburban townhouse neighborhood.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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The mode is one of willing commendation, trading on the imperative, hortative and jussive moods, the latter two of which have long disappeared from the English tongue.—
Elaine L. Wang
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Before receiving their scores, Emma and Andy returned upstairs and were greeted by their cheering costars.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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On this past Saturday, the boys’ parents and family shared the cheering roles with games in Orange County and Iowa.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Plaudit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaudit. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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