PLAUDITS Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

plaudits

noun

plural of plaudit

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 Top plaudits at the San Sebastián Co-Production Forum served by contrast to highlight first or second time directors, though two are already fast emerging auteurs. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026 McCormick iced the win with a 2-yard touchdown run of his own with under a minute left to finish off a tough win for the Grizzlies, but one in which Crosby and the defense earned their coach’s plaudits. — Matt Wagner, Daily News, 5 Sep. 2026 Gustavo Hamer would get all the plaudits but run out of energy after 60 minutes, whereas Callum was still going. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Colony was a huge hit when it was released in South Korean cinemas and won plaudits from critics. — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 Target, which has had back-to-back strong quarters, is beginning to see results from efforts to cut prices and freshen its merchandise, with new CEO Michael Fiddelke so far earning plaudits from Wall Street. — Reuters, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026 Target, which has had back-to-back strong quarters, is beginning to see results from efforts to cut prices and freshen its merchandise, with new CEO Michael Fiddelke earning plaudits from Wall Street so far. — Reuters, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026 Milei has won plaudits from the World Bank and IMF for seeking to cut public-sector spending and slash red tape, but huge challenges remain. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026 She was later reprimanded by an ethics committee but earned plaudits from Democratic allies and voting rights for her demonstration. — Matt Brown, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Striving to tell stories that inspire audiences, the show has donated more than $3 million and has reached more than 11 billion views online throughout its five seasons, Salemi shared to applause.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
Enjoy the encouragement, but do not confuse applause with commitment.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of applause

Noun

Lancôme’s Idôle 3 Serum Supertint Skin Tint What exactly goes into a skin tint that graces the complexions of Mendes, Holmes, Sarandon, and gets the highest praise from a talented makeup artist?

— Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 Oct. 2026
The place back in 2013 received high praise in Saveur magazine for its pies, 20 different varieties.

— Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of praise

Noun

That followed fast on a New York Film Festival screening last weekend and a Special Jury Prize at its Venice world premiere last month with a record 25-minute standing ovation for the doc many have called devastating.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
This audience listened in awed silence, and by the end of the song, everyone around us was crying as well, before jolting upward in a spontaneous standing ovation — one of three.

— James Gunn, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of ovation

Noun

Those two unopposed re-elections were instead approved by acclamation, a process that installed Infantino for another four years without the need for a ballot.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
With no challengers present, delegates approved Flanagan’s endorsement by acclamation Saturday rather than ballots.

— Twin Cities, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026

Definition of acclamation

Noun

Clearly he hasn’t been flooded with offers since that accolade, so his agent has set him up with Lady Isabella, who claims to have a Netflix commission for a bio-doc about her life.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
To be precise, the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, where Dove received the Best New Artist accolade—a prize for which Måneskin, the Italian rock group fronted by Damiano that is currently on hiatus, were also nominated.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of accolade

Noun

The theatrical relationship between wrestlers and spectators—the taunting, cheering and booing—turned the audience into participants in the show.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
My biggest takeaway from engulfing myself in a Vegas book for the umpteenth time was the cheering and screaming every time a player approached the end zone.

— Doug Kezirian, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of cheering

Noun

Everyone applauded politely when Joontos collected its Bib Gourmand, and when Aseeb and Myazu received commendations.

— Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
In appreciation of his efforts, he has been given a commendation from the Metropolitan Police and has received three Parliamentary awards.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of commendation

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