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kudos

[koo-dohz, -dohs, -dos, kyoo-] / ˈku doʊz, -doʊs, -dɒs, ˈkyu- /
NOUN
praise, acclaim
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 strokes
WEAK
laudation pat on the back pumping up
Antonyms
STRONG
condemnation denunciation dishonor disregard disrespect ill repute unimportance
WEAK
blame criticism

Example Sentences

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The joke here was that Barkley, already known for being outspoken, has been getting kudos for speaking out in favor of immigrants on a CBS broadcast.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Nevertheless, kudos to the costume team for a different outfit that Grace wears in the second half of the film that’s an absolute jaw-dropper of goth couture with black netting and a tiara.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

She saw a colleague get kudos on Slack for completing a certificate program and, having earned the same certificate, wanted similar recognition on the messaging app used by her company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

You deserve kudos and sincere acknowledgement for washing dishes as a young teenager half a century ago.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

Drop the of: Penelope keeps her hankie inside her glove. kudos.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner