as in applause
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 plaudits
Since they were launched earlier this year, the Activo Volcano have won plaudits for their sonic performance and versatility.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Netanyahu and Katz have won plaudits for the botched attack on Doha from the Israeli right.
—Monica Marks, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Their efforts have earned them plaudits.
—Jessica Peralta, Oc Register, 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
Blair’s track record as the envoy won few plaudits.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
However this season ends, Golden State’s play, particularly on defense, already deserves plaudits.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Netanyahu and Katz have won plaudits for the botched attack on Doha from the Israeli right.
—Monica Marks, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Their efforts have earned them plaudits.
—Jessica Peralta, Oc Register, 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
Blair’s track record as the envoy won few plaudits.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
However this season ends, Golden State’s play, particularly on defense, already deserves plaudits.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaudits
Noun
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Kimmel walked onto the stage to a roar of applause from his studio audience and chants of his name.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Following a burst of applause, his audio feed cut out.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The routine earned enthusiastic praise from all three judges.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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As the sweetly melodic ballad tapers, a gentle beat kicks in and Carey vocalizes words of religious praise over a syncopated coda for the last two minutes, her five-octave voice punctuating her patented melismatic style.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Benton received a standing ovation.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Sep. 2025
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One of the loudest ovations of the night at Magness came when Landeskog’s major penalty for fighting was announced.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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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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As accolades continue to come Michigan’s way as a popular destination for travelers — a recent USA Today poll ranked Mackinac Island in northern Michigan as the top spot in the nation to visit for fall — the state’s Pure Michigan campaign is airing nationally, touting the Great Lakes State.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Since opening in 2018, the steakhouse has earned numerous accolades.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Students in kindergarten through eighth grade participated in the clinic, doing a mix of stunting, tumbling, cheering and more.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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But when he was gunned down, there was some cheering amid the widespread shock.—
Carl Leubsdorf,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 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
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