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
City deserve as many plaudits for the victory as Arsenal deserve criticism for the defeat.
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
First serving as deputy prime minister before becoming prime minister in 2014, Vučić won plaudits for seeking to resolve long-standing tensions over Kosovo’s status as a sovereign country.
—Hanna Begić, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Quinn received plaudits galore from critics and diners alike with his inventive dining concepts, especially with the opening of Playground.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
The plaudits poured in moments after the Dolphins selected Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant 13th overall in April’s draft.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Since they were launched earlier this year, the Activo Volcano have won plaudits for their sonic performance and versatility.
—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
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
Megan Feringa, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
First serving as deputy prime minister before becoming prime minister in 2014, Vučić won plaudits for seeking to resolve long-standing tensions over Kosovo’s status as a sovereign country.
—Hanna Begić, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Quinn received plaudits galore from critics and diners alike with his inventive dining concepts, especially with the opening of Playground.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
The plaudits poured in moments after the Dolphins selected Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant 13th overall in April’s draft.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Since they were launched earlier this year, the Activo Volcano have won plaudits for their sonic performance and versatility.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaudits
Noun
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The press actually broke out in applause.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The four men, whose rivalry has spanned 25 years, embraced to the applause of the crowd.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Irwin remains a top contender in Season 34, earning early praise from judge Derek Hough and tying for the highest score in Week 1.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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This could look like public recognition, unexpected praise from a boss or an opportunity to showcase your talents in a way that feels new and exciting.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Sullivan received a boisterous standing ovation during the game’s first TV timeout.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The anticipated $120 million epic got a lengthy standing ovation and is being talked about as a major awards contender for Netflix.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Iranian diplomat Afsaneh Nadipour and Chinese Communist Party official Ren Yisheng were elected by acclamation as the new Asian representatives for the Advisory Committee of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Wednesday.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 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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The 29-year-old Wilson finished with 31 points and nine rebounds to add another ring to her collection of accolades which include being named MVP for a record-breaking fourth time this season.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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The president’s chances of winning the accolade depend on a number of factors including the durability of the ceasefire agreements his regime helped organize in 2025.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the streets of Khan Younis, dozens of men huddled around a single television, whistling and cheering.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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The world’s best bars list was announced at a splashy, cocktail-attire-please event in Hong Kong, where the hometown crowd seemed firmly on Bar Leone’s cheering squad.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 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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“Plaudits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaudits. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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