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
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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
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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
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The pitcher drew a four-minute standing ovation from teammates and fans, some of whom were spotted wiping away tears.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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As if answering an altar call, congregants in the cavernous auditorium at Prestonwood rose to their feet for an extended ovation.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
28 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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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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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
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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