1
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
But kudos to whoever told them both to wear slutty little glasses.
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 June 2025
Could Jonathan Groff, a knockout Bobby Darin, win back-to-back kudos?
—Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Expect promotions, kudos, awards and acknowledgement.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 2 June 2025
Image Like the mayor himself, Mr. Kerik received kudos for his response to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
—Sam Roberts, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 June 2025
Could Jonathan Groff, a knockout Bobby Darin, win back-to-back kudos?
—Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Expect promotions, kudos, awards and acknowledgement.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 2 June 2025
Image Like the mayor himself, Mr. Kerik received kudos for his response to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
—Sam Roberts, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kudo
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State officials who spoke to CNN for this story say they were given no explanation for why the awards were reduced or increased this cycle.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Variety is looking for rising artisans in the aforementioned fields who are in the awards race this season.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
25 July 2025
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Those comparisons to Thunberg, the 22-year-old Swedish activist who captured the world’s attention with her school strike for climate protests as a teenager, might not always have been designed as a compliment, but FitzGerald embraces them.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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In touting his credentials for the prize, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that, during this presidency, Trump had ended conflicts between Thailand and Cambodia; Israel and Iran; Rwanda and Congo; India and Pakistan; Serbia and Kosovo; and Egypt and Ethiopia.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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There also are cash prizes for second place, the audience choice award, and community impact award.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The singer's Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward paid tribute to him on social media.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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During the Nashville stop of the group's latest world tour, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin interrupted the band's usual set list to pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, the rock legend who died Tuesday, July 22, at 76.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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Oval Beach often receives accolades as one of the best beaches in Michigan.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
13 July 2025
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Mayer previously ran the Mentors at Cordova High program and was awarded the 2012 Rancho Cordovan of the Year accolade.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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The distribution of communion led to Cardinal Re delivering the final commendation and valediction.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2025
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Chris Copan was presented with a letter of commendation at the town’s annual Town Meeting for his actions at Woburn District Court on April 14.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2025
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“Kudo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kudo. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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