Plaudit
What it means
An expression of emphatic approval, especially one offered publicly.
Reach for it when naming praise received for a notable achievement or contribution
The restoration earned a plaudit from every conservation judge.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
Fits when to celebrate someone's success in relaxed contemporary language
Careful Kudos will sound casual in a formal citation or historical account.
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everyday
Suits approval expressed in any setting or degree
Careful Praise is the broad term and need not be public or especially enthusiastic.
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warm
Fits when one person offers a courteous admiring remark
Careful A compliment is more personal and lighter than a public plaudit.
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warm
Fits when admiration is expressed through a speech, work, or commemorative act
Careful A tribute often honors a person and can carry remembrance rather than current approval.
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professional
commendation
Suits official recognition of worthy conduct or work
Careful A commendation is usually formal and may be documented or awarded.
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formal
Fits when approval is widespread and conspicuously voiced
Careful Acclaim refers to a collective reputation more readily than one praising remark.
Opposites 3
- criticism
- censure
- rebuke
Common phrases 3
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earn a plaudit
The accessible redesign helped the studio earn a plaudit from the jury.
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critical plaudit
A critical plaudit drew new readers to the debut collection.
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public plaudit
The mayor's public plaudit recognized years of quiet volunteer work.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated