as in applause
usually plaudits plural
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 plaudit
Among a portfolio of awards and global plaudits, Lauren was made an Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) in 2019, becoming the first American designer to receive that distinction.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
For all its faults, the WTC has been a great initiative by cricket's decision makers who are far too often lethargic trying to revitalize the sport but on this occasion deserve plaudits.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Simmons began her career as a stage and screen actress, winning plaudits for her diversity and variety of roles which include ‘Showtrial’ (BBC), ‘Frenchman's Creek’ (ITV), ‘Unforgotten’ (ITV) and ‘Balcony’ which went on to win the Crystal Bear at the Berlin Film Festival.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Having dodged a bullet, Truman won plaudits in his second term for leading a high-profile Senate investigation of waste, fraud, and inefficiency in World War II defense contracting.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
For all its faults, the WTC has been a great initiative by cricket's decision makers who are far too often lethargic trying to revitalize the sport but on this occasion deserve plaudits.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Simmons began her career as a stage and screen actress, winning plaudits for her diversity and variety of roles which include ‘Showtrial’ (BBC), ‘Frenchman's Creek’ (ITV), ‘Unforgotten’ (ITV) and ‘Balcony’ which went on to win the Crystal Bear at the Berlin Film Festival.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Having dodged a bullet, Truman won plaudits in his second term for leading a high-profile Senate investigation of waste, fraud, and inefficiency in World War II defense contracting.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaudit
Noun
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This drew several laughs and applause from the rest of the cast and crew.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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But awards never meant as much to him as applause from an audience.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
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Audiences responded by giving Brown a standing ovation that lasted nearly five minutes.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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The new Champion Golfer of the Year gave another example of his extraordinary superiority in men's professional golf, earning standing ovations from the crowd at Royal Portrush.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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Bryan, who selected the $100,000 winning envelope, chose to split the prize with Amaya — a decision that earned some praise but also a few critics.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
14 July 2025
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Looking back on Jones' stint as a guest star, Smith had high praise for the musician.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
14 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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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
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In the early years of the Church, a saint could be declared such by acclamation by the people, by cardinals, or by papal decree.—
Joshua McElwee,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 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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“Plaudit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaudit. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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