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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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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

So kudos to the president for shooting down Hassett’s idea.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

If Grealish has the medals but not the kudos, then the opposite can be said of Rice.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

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

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

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.