as in applause
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
the attorney did pro bono work because it was the right thing to do, and not for any future kudos that it might bring
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Recent Examples of kudos
Stewart is dressed for gardening in a green jumpsuit and straw hat (kudos on the sun protection, Martha!).
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Jan. 2023
So kudos to Brandon Flowers for trying to find a novel way in with this 2008 number.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Dec. 2022
Additional kudos as the pair became the first openly non-binary and trans artists to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2022
So kudos to community advocates who knocked on doors and brought more folks to the table.
—Dallas News, 21 Oct. 2022
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Jan. 2023
So kudos to Brandon Flowers for trying to find a novel way in with this 2008 number.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Dec. 2022
Additional kudos as the pair became the first openly non-binary and trans artists to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2022
So kudos to community advocates who knocked on doors and brought more folks to the table.
—Dallas News, 21 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kudos
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After a brief pause, the demo successfully worked, leading employees in attendance to erupt in applause.Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2024
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Across the Atlantic, Alexandra Michler Kopelman graced the shores of Nantucket in Oscar de la Renta’s clean lines and a cathedral train worthy of applause.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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And would someone with Carroll’s accolades want personnel control on a team that currently has a GM?Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Turkey and the Wolf Named America’s Best New Restaurant by Bon Appetit in 2017, this humble sandwich shop continues to live up to its accolades.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Thankfully Kroos could do so as a treble winner given Carlo Ancelotti led his men to La Liga and Spanish Super Cup glory while Kroos' compatriots Borussia Dortmund were also overcome in a Wembley UCL final.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Like every game, new characters enter for a chance to win the pot to settle debts, for glory, or just to get rich.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 26 Dec. 2024
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Does applying for homeowners insurance affect your credit?Liz Knueven, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2024
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Dominick, whom the rapper welcomed with wife Tomica Woods, is an actor whose credits include the 2015 indie-thriller Mistaken.Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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It world premiered to critical acclaim at the Venice International Film Festival, winning Corbet the Silver Lion for Best Director, and going on to play the Toronto International Film Festival and New York Film Festival.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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Weekend warriors turned Music Row favorites, the tandem's emergence from Pittsburgh's suburbs to growing mainstream country acclaim is a story that, in being told in the spotlight, doesn't precisely frame their rise correctly.Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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All that praise has inspired adventurous diners to make special trips to Hiša Franko, in a tiny village in the Soča Valley, which feels like some undiscovered corner of Switzerland.Nicholas DeRenzo, AFAR Media, 27 Dec. 2024
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This shrimp and grits casserole receives high praise from our readers, who love the addition of sharp cheddar cheese and bacon.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
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Universal Music Publishing Group Chair-CEO Jody Gerson will receive the 2025 Grammy Salute to Industry Icons honor at the Recording Academy and Clive Davis’ annual Pre-Grammy Gala, the organizations announced today.Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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Deadpool & Wolverine star Ryan Reynolds has been named to receive the Order of Canada, the country’s top civil honor.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Kudos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kudos. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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