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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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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
And extra kudos to Beauvais for leaving on her terms, but doing so with dignity.
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 18 Apr. 2025
And kudos to Poppy Thompson and Neil Carnation for cleaning up that whole mess, recycling the yogurt containers, and installing an aromatherapeutic lemongrass-oil diffuser.
—Will Eno, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
Expect a promotion, kudos, an award, a scholarship — some kind of acknowledgement.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
By contrast, kudos to the three firms — Jenner & Block, Perkins Coie, and WilmerHale — that have chosen to fight Trump rather than settle.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 18 Apr. 2025
And kudos to Poppy Thompson and Neil Carnation for cleaning up that whole mess, recycling the yogurt containers, and installing an aromatherapeutic lemongrass-oil diffuser.
—Will Eno, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
Expect a promotion, kudos, an award, a scholarship — some kind of acknowledgement.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
By contrast, kudos to the three firms — Jenner & Block, Perkins Coie, and WilmerHale — that have chosen to fight Trump rather than settle.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kudo
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For the 51st installment of the awards show, stars descended on Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Memorial Day to celebrate the biggest names in music, and brought their fashion A-game on the 99-degree day.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Also vying for the Artist of the Year award are Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, SZA, Taylor Swift and Zach Bryan.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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But pre-premiere compliments were definitely present.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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The warm body language and free-flowing mutual compliments signified a stark difference in tone from visits to the country by officials from the Biden administration, which were peppered with tension.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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The odds of snagging the top prize are 1-in-376,992, according to the lottery’s website.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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Powerball players in New Hampshire and Kansas also won $1 million prizes.—
Don Sweeney,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
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Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, Jenna Bush Hager pay tribute to Uche Ojeh Over 20,000 comments have been left on Jones' post.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Where to watch Collateral: Paramount+ 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' review: Tom Cruise's latest is baffling and awesome Tom Cruise pays tribute to late Val Kilmer's 'Top Gun' performance 10.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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Filmed at the legendary actor's Malibu home, the video features footage of Van Dyke's many accolades and awards, sweet clips of him and his extended family, and emotional moments of reflection.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
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Sporting some of the world’s highest difficulty on floor and beam, 2025 could be the year for Roberson to capture individual accolades.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Those issued commendations and special recognition from the Lake County Sheriff’s Department include patrol officers Matt Anderson, John Garreffa and Morgan Kral.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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Throughout her career, Jun has garnered several accolades, including best actress gongs for her TV and cinema roles as well as a commendation for her cultural contribution from South Korea’s prime minister in 2015.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Kudo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kudo. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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