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
These attributes earned him critical plaudits and a devoted fanbase, due in part to Kelly’s willingness to write about honesty, self-worth, and the personal struggles that have shaped most of his adult life.
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Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 8 May 2023
Whitley threw 38 of 57 pitches for strikes in 2 2/3 innings earlier this month, drawing plaudits from general manager Dana Brown in the process.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 17 Mar. 2023
Atkinson and Brooklyn never quite rose to the heights of the Finals during his four-year run from 2016-20, but his work rebuilding a broken roster deserves major plaudits.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 17 Apr. 2023
This public reconciliation of the bishops won Abiy public plaudits.
—Katharine Houreld, Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2023
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Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 8 May 2023
Whitley threw 38 of 57 pitches for strikes in 2 2/3 innings earlier this month, drawing plaudits from general manager Dana Brown in the process.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 17 Mar. 2023
Atkinson and Brooklyn never quite rose to the heights of the Finals during his four-year run from 2016-20, but his work rebuilding a broken roster deserves major plaudits.
—Michael Shapiro, Chron, 17 Apr. 2023
This public reconciliation of the bishops won Abiy public plaudits.
—Katharine Houreld, Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaudit
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South Carolina coach Lamont Paris called a 30-second timeout, and Bates dapped up and bumped chests with Missouri coach Dennis Gates, as Mizzou Arena erupted in applause.—
Andy Theobald,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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The courthouse crowd erupted in applause as Mangione's attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, arrived ahead of the hearing.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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Love -- who missed the Heat’s two games in Cleveland last season because of personal reasons and a heel injury -- received a loud ovation before the game and then was honored with a tribute video during the first timeout, drawing another standing ovation.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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In his first game back since leaving the Cavaliers for the Heat in February 2023 on the buyout market, Kevin Love not only received a rousing ovation when announced with the Heat starters, but an even louder one when a video tribute was played during the game’s first timeout.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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The film’s non-linear narrative has drawn praise from critics in Spain and abroad.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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Karla Sofía Gascón is singing Conan O'Brien's praises after his Oscars 2025 hosting gig.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
4 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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Kendrick Lamar took the show stage in the bootcut Céline women’s Marco Dark Union Wash Jeans during a theatric retelling of Black cultural acclamation.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Feb. 2025
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The big picture: Democrats are making few changes to their top leadership ranks, despite falling short of their goal of winning a House majority on Nov. 5. House Democratic caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) and Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) were both reelected by acclamation.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
20 Nov. 2024
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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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