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as in award
something given in recognition of achievement
an honorary degree from her alma mater that is simply the latest kudo for an outstanding career in journalism
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as in compliment
an admiring personal remark
a kudo is in order for the way the young people acquitted themselves at their first formal dance
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Recent Examples of kudo
Yes, Coogler deserves all kudos for being a skilled arbiter of Black culture on the silver screen, but his achievements as a director feel minimized to conversations about representation, and that’s not always warranted.
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
If one chooses to criticize executive Daryl Morey for trading McCain to OKC, then Morey probably deserves some kudos for the yeoman’s work he’s done over the past two seasons at the edges of the roster.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
To soak up the sins of the early morning dancefloor, kudos must be paid to the 24-hour room service.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Sweeney gave kudos to his scouting staff for landing immediate contributors like Fraser Minten (Carlo deal) and Marat Khusnutdinov (Brazeau).
—Stephen Conroy, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
If one chooses to criticize executive Daryl Morey for trading McCain to OKC, then Morey probably deserves some kudos for the yeoman’s work he’s done over the past two seasons at the edges of the roster.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
To soak up the sins of the early morning dancefloor, kudos must be paid to the 24-hour room service.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Sweeney gave kudos to his scouting staff for landing immediate contributors like Fraser Minten (Carlo deal) and Marat Khusnutdinov (Brazeau).
—Stephen Conroy, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kudo
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To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow break down these questions and more in the latest episode of Processing Blue, an award-winning podcast about all things Panthers.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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That these last few years have been appropriately characterized as disappointing is a compliment to the 20 that preceded it.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Reviewers, who cite receiving frequent compliments when sporting the style, say the shoes have ample arch support and are easy to put on.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Lori listens in dumbfounded silence, keeping her eyes on the prize, and trying not to roll them when Julian makes a comment about the dearth of great women artists—the kind of remark that earned him a close brush with cancellation in the past.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Instead, an excellent academic publisher, Edinburgh University Press, has made a fine job of it, including a cover design, at the editors’ request, in tribute to the old Hogarth Press style.—
Hermione Lee,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Flames defenseman Zach Whitecloud received a video tribute at the first timeout of the opening period.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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For business owners, Townshend’s bold decision and ensuing success, including among other accolades a spot on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 greatest albums of the 1980s, offers an instructive guide to self-belief.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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Today, Morales is not only selling raw cacao to Cortés but also winning international accolades.—
Sandra Guzman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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San Francisco Supervisor Stephen Sherrill presented Valle with a commendation.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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And he was awarded multiple times for valor, including a bronze star and a Navy commendation medal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Kudo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kudo. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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