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Recent Examples of plaudit Among a portfolio of awards and global plaudits, Lauren was made an Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) in 2019, becoming the first American designer to receive that distinction. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025 For all its faults, the WTC has been a great initiative by cricket's decision makers who are far too often lethargic trying to revitalize the sport but on this occasion deserve plaudits. Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024 Simmons began her career as a stage and screen actress, winning plaudits for her diversity and variety of roles which include ‘Showtrial’ (BBC), ‘Frenchman's Creek’ (ITV), ‘Unforgotten’ (ITV) and ‘Balcony’ which went on to win the Crystal Bear at the Berlin Film Festival. Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 Having dodged a bullet, Truman won plaudits in his second term for leading a high-profile Senate investigation of waste, fraud, and inefficiency in World War II defense contracting. Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for plaudit
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Noun
  • When 89 votes were reached, the room burst into applause.
    Elizabeth Dias, New York Times, 10 May 2025
  • Van Etten exclaimed after the audience’s rapturous applause.
    Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • Following the film's premiere screening at Cannes on Saturday, the audience gave a five-minute standing ovation.
    Carita Rizzo, People.com, 17 May 2025
  • Giving his inauguration speech, Cunningham received continual rounds of applause and several standing ovations.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
Noun
  • Cosby is a gifted novelist whose passionate writing about the modern South has garnered him much critical praise and the admiration of President Obama.
    Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
  • The Pulitzer Prize winner responded with enthusiasm and praise.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • Each year teams of anonymous Michelin inspectors scour tasting menu restaurants, food stalls, neighborhood spots, wine bars and beyond for its compendium that can rate restaurants from one to three stars: accolades widely recognized as one of the highest achievements in the restaurant industry.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
  • On Instagram, the restaurant’s owner Tuan Le expressed gratitude to the Michelin Guide and to customers for the accolade.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • In the early years of the Church, a saint could be declared such by acclamation by the people, by cardinals, or by papal decree.
    Joshua McElwee, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Ramdin’s election to the five-year post came by acclamation at the beginning of the 56th Special Session of the General Assembly of the OAS on Monday in the presence of 25 delegates.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Those issued commendations and special recognition from the Lake County Sheriff’s Department include patrol officers Matt Anderson, John Garreffa and Morgan Kral.
    Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
  • Throughout her career, Jun has garnered several accolades, including best actress gongs for her TV and cinema roles as well as a commendation for her cultural contribution from South Korea’s prime minister in 2015.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025

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“Plaudit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaudit. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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