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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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2
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
Expect promotions, leadership roles, kudos and awards.
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Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2025
Expect a promotion, awards, kudos and acknowledgement.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2025
The 2-year-old restaurant has also received kudos from Michelin and Wine Spectator.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Yeoh’s presentation life achievement kudos to Lee was an emotional highlight of the night.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Feb. 2025
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Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2025
Expect a promotion, awards, kudos and acknowledgement.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2025
The 2-year-old restaurant has also received kudos from Michelin and Wine Spectator.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Yeoh’s presentation life achievement kudos to Lee was an emotional highlight of the night.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kudo
Noun
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Earlier in the awards season, Karla Sofía Gascón explicitly mentioned injustices against trans people while speaking for the cast after the film’s triumph in the best musical or comedy film category at the Golden Globes.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them,
3 Mar. 2025
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Culkin was considered the Oscar frontrunner after sweeping awards season with supporting actor wins at the Golden Globes, Critics’ Choice Awards, SAG Awards and BAFTAs.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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You were supposed to be mild and shower them with compliments, rather than be demeaning.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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There were plenty of compliments to go around at the 2025 Oscars with all the stunning looks walking down the red carpet.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Bong was just the second director of Asian descent to win the prize (Ang Lee had won twice).—
Scott Feinberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Brutalist could steal the prize, though, since films about the craft that’s being honored sometimes have an advantage.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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The name Gathright Dam pays tribute to Thomas Gathright, the man whose land the Jackson River flooded prior to the impoundment being built.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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Kylie Jenner continues to pay tribute to her friend and hairstylist Jesus Guerrero.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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And then there were the accolades—namely back-to-back AD100 honors and being named House & Garden’s 2024 Interior Designer of the Year.—
Mel Studach,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2025
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Get to know the pair with a complete relationship timeline, starting with the latest: 2025 Saldaña wins several prestigious accolades for her work in Emilia Perez, with Marco accompanying her to events including the 2025 Academy Awards.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
3 Mar. 2025
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Each of the seven former employees interviewed for this article had received commendations, cash awards or multiple positive reviews yet were told they were being let go because of poor performance.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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There’s a picture of him with Senator Bernie Sanders taken on the steps of the Vermont state capitol; a letter from former Senator Patrick Leahy; a commendation from former Governor Peter Shumlin.—
Alana Semuels/Waitsfield,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Kudo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kudo. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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