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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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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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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Another shot at glory Other changes introduced on Starship Version 2 include redesigned forward flaps, which are smaller and closer to the tip of the ship's nose to better protect them from the scorching heat of reentry.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
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Posey plans to use a mixture of scouting, advanced metrics and personal experience to try to return the Giants to glory.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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However, credit bureau reports alone don’t provide enough information to verify potential customers’ identities.—
James Bruni,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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There is no written anthology of their songs, nor does his name ever appear in credits as their author, but this thin, dogeared notebook is where his connection to his favorite singer is preserved.—
Jawad Rizkallah,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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Song’s Past Lives, also released by A24 and starring Greta Lee and Teo Yoo, debuted to critical acclaim in 2023, getting two Oscar nods including best picture.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Mar. 2025
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Since then, he’s only gone on to greater acclaim, even if his movies have grown far less interesting.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
3 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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UConn’s Ashlynn Shade was the Big East Freshman of the Year in 2024 after winning the weekly honor six times, and Strong’s rookie season has been even more dominant.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
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The 3,000-square-foot restaurant will feature both indoor and outdoor seating for 150 guests. Collantes, whose Soseki earned a Michelin star in Orlando’s first eligible year for the Guide, has since racked up the honors.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Kudos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kudos. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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