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

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He said more trials were needed before they could be recommended as a way "to reduce cardiovascular events", such as heart attacks and strokes.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Like its cousin, high levels of buildup in arteries threaten heart attacks and strokes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Trial data released in March found that the implant was just as effective at preventing strokes as standard daily blood thinners, and significantly safer when it came to bleeding risks.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

In addition, rates of non-fatal heart attacks, non-fatal strokes, and hospitalizations for heart failure were all lower among patients using the drugs.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Nkiruka, her brightest student, shaded contours into the faces and, with a few strokes of her pencil, gave Gowon a snarl and His Excellency a grin.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

strokes

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