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strokes

NOUN
acclaim
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acclamation applause commendation kudos praise rave recognition
STRONG
PR acknowledgment approbation celebration cheering clapping eulogizing exaltation honor plaudits puff stroking
WEAK
pat on the back pat on the head pumping up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
blame censure criticism disapproval
STRONG
condemnation debasement denunciation humiliation
WEAK
beratement jeering vituperation
NOUN
approval
Synonyms
STRONG
PR acclaim admiration applause appreciation approbation commendation esteem favor liking praise puff regard respect stroking wow
WEAK
pat on the back pat on the head pumping up
Antonyms
STRONG
blame censure criticism disapproval dislike disregard disrespect hate hatred neglect
WEAK
disfavor opposition refusal rejection
NOUN
brownie points
Synonyms
WEAK
credibility credit kudos notability pat on the back plaudits points praise word of praise
NOUN
credit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attention
STRONG
acclaim acknowledgment approval belief commendation confidence credence distinction faith fame glory honor kudos merit notice points praise reliance thanks tribute
WEAK
brownie points pat on the back
Antonyms
STRONG
blame censure condemnation criticism disapproval disbelief distrust doubt rejection unimportance
WEAK
cash disacknowledgement disclaimer discredit dishonor disregard disrespect ill repute
NOUN
kudos
Synonyms
STRONGEST
applause
STRONG
PR credit distinction eminence esteem fame flattery glory honor illustriousness notability plaudits plum preeminence prestige prominence puff raves regard renown repute
WEAK
laudation pat on the back pumping up
Antonyms
STRONG
condemnation denunciation dishonor disregard disrespect ill repute unimportance
WEAK
blame criticism
NOUN
prize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accolade advantage bonus bounty championship citation crown dividend gold honor inducement jackpot medal payoff purse reward scholarship title trophy windfall
STRONG
acquirement acquisition cake capture carrot decoration gravy guerdon haul laurel loot meed pickings pillage plum plunder possession premium privilege recompense requital spoil spoils stakes swag
WEAK
blue-ribbon feather in cap first place gold star
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hindrance loss
STRONG
lack need want
WEAK
blame punishment
NOUN
recognition
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptance acknowledgment approval attention credit esteem gratitude honor
STRONG
greeting notice plum puff rave regard renown salute
WEAK
pat on back pat on head puffing up pumping up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disapproval disbelief dishonor disregard disrespect ill repute refusal
STRONG
ignorance neglect
WEAK
abuse disclaimer forgetfulness
NOUN
reward
Synonyms
STRONGEST
award benefit bonus bounty compensation dividend honorarium premium profit remuneration
STRONG
accolade carrot due gain goodies gravy guerdon merit perks plum recompense repayment requital return sweetener tip wages
WEAK
fringe benefit just deserts meed
Antonyms
STRONGEST
loss
STRONG
comeuppance fine retribution
WEAK
penalty punishment

Example Sentences

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American Nelly Korda leads the Chevron Championship - the first women's major of the year - by two strokes after posting a sublime seven-under-par 65 in the first round.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

This included reductions in heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

As a panderer, one artfully strokes purring sympathizers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Reigning champion Rory McIlroy heads into the weekend sizzling at 12-under and six strokes up on Reed and Sam Burns, which gives him the largest 36-hole lead in Masters history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

On the way back I began to tire, and my strokes grew labored.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo