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
Viel got the Gordon Bombay jacket from his teammates, but LaCombe received the plaudits from his coach.
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Hopefully, Biedermann will not be spoiled by his plaudits.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
Yet the band was undeniably a step behind the surge of fire and fury a few years previous, and struggled to garner the same plaudits as some of its peers.
—Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 22 Apr. 2026
Their quality, richly saturated and startlingly clear, transformed the market for the stone worldwide and earned Sauer widespread plaudits for both championing their use and stretching the definition of what an emerald could do.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
But that effort, which has received fewer plaudits, has a much broader premise, extending the world beyond the register and including more traditional role-playing elements.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Although costly and time consuming, investigative swings are perhaps the best way to earn journalistic plaudits and prove value to skeptical audiences.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Stellan Skarsgård has lined up his first project since earning plaudits and an Oscar nomination for Sentimental Value this past awards season.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
But the 27-year-old has never received the same plaudits as other Madrid midfielders, including former team-mates Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Hopefully, Biedermann will not be spoiled by his plaudits.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
Yet the band was undeniably a step behind the surge of fire and fury a few years previous, and struggled to garner the same plaudits as some of its peers.
—Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 22 Apr. 2026
Their quality, richly saturated and startlingly clear, transformed the market for the stone worldwide and earned Sauer widespread plaudits for both championing their use and stretching the definition of what an emerald could do.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
But that effort, which has received fewer plaudits, has a much broader premise, extending the world beyond the register and including more traditional role-playing elements.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Although costly and time consuming, investigative swings are perhaps the best way to earn journalistic plaudits and prove value to skeptical audiences.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Stellan Skarsgård has lined up his first project since earning plaudits and an Oscar nomination for Sentimental Value this past awards season.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
But the 27-year-old has never received the same plaudits as other Madrid midfielders, including former team-mates Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaudits
Noun
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Whose response was not condemnation, but applause!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Fellow graduates and attendees burst into applause as Alshabraway covered her mouth and accepted his proposal with a smile on her face.—
Reeti Malhotra
Updated May 20,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The praise from the internet was nice.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Some policies were met with praise In some areas, business priorities did manage to win passage in the legislature this year.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
Noun
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At Cannes, as with other festivals, the length of standing ovations is carefully tracked, and Gray jokingly tried to urge the audience to keep the adulation going, pointing to his watch.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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One of the most enthusiastic applauders was James Franco, who was on his feet as soon as the film ended and kept up his ovation till the very end.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The acclamation continued to build, and the Spanish auteur was overcome with gratitude — for a few moments.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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None of this acclamation has imbued Metcalf with grandeur.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Shania Twain, are airing live on Prime Video and Amazon Music from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, meaning some of the genre's biggest stars are going home with new accolades under their belts.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Both Kardashian Barker and Huck accepted the accolade on stage in a room full of beauty executives and industry insiders, with the reality star crediting her children as her constant motivation.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
Noun
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But after about five minutes of cheering and clapping, Almodóvar didn’t know what to do.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Streets filled with cheering fans.—
Ricci Shryock,
NPR,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Under the command of Captain Charles Satterlee, the vessel escorted 18 convoys, earning a special commendation for exemplary service.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Byrne was honored with the Navy’s highest civilian award last year as a commendation for his longstanding support for veterans and his work with numerous nonprofits.—
William Earl,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Plaudits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaudits. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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