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kudos

kudos

21 5.3
Praise and respect people give for doing something well
  • noun
  • /ˈkuːdɒs/
translation icon : elogios
  • Kudos to the Greek research and development team.

And by the way, I'll give kudos where kudos is due.

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Examples

  • Kudos to the team for completing the project ahead of schedule.

  • Kudos to the makers of this fine product and to their fine example of wit and humor.

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  • So we got to give kudos where kudos is due.

  • So, you know, kudos for doing that.

  • But kudos to you for saying yes.

  • And I have to say, kudos to the women of the world who rose up to to say are no, absolutely not.

  • I mean, kudos to you for building something that's such a success.

  • Kudos and thanks to the State Parks Bureau for taking care of our great parks!

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  • Kudos to the team at Barrel for releasing this as a free theme.

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  • Kudos to Mr. Wolfson, but the biggest kudos go out to the parents of these wonderful children.

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Synonyms

honor
vskudos
  • US
2.7

High respect or recognition for someone's achievements

is general praise and admiration rather than formal respect
congratulation
vskudos
904 1.3

Words said or written to show you are happy for someone's success

is the actual honor and praise received rather than the message
credit
vskudos
829 2.4

Praise or public recognition for something someone did

is broader praise and public recognition rather than single acknowledgment
glory
vskudos
299 3.8

Great fame and honor from important achievements

is focused on praise and honor received, not lasting renown
praise
vskudos
161 1.0

Words or actions that show admiration for someone

adds the sense of honor received, not just expressing approval
recognition
vskudos
141 3.4

Public praise for someone's achievement or effort

is the praise and honor itself rather than the act of acknowledging
appreciation
vskudos
121 3.0

An action or words that show you are grateful for help and kindness

is praise and honor that celebrates achievement rather than gratitude
ovation
vskudos
55 4.3

A long loud round of clapping by people to show strong approval

is praise and honor received, not only a live audience reaction
commendation
vskudos
  • Formal
39 6.8

An official award or letter praising someone for good work

is general praise and honor, not only formal awards
kudo
vskudos
37 8.3

A praise or compliment for something someone did

is the broader cluster of praise and honor, not a lone compliment
accolade
vskudos
33 7.0

A prize or public praise for very good work

is the overall praise and honor beyond a physical award
acclaim
vskudos
30 4.2

Praise given to someone in public for an achievement

is praise and honor received privately rather than loud public praise
acknowledgment
vskudos
  • US
11 3.7

A short sign that shows you notice or thank someone

is praise and honor given for achievement rather than simple thanks
laurel
vskudos
11 6.0

An honor given for an important achievement

is wider praise and public honor, not just a single distinction
6 3.2

Comments that praise or encourage someone's work

is broader honor and praise rather than feedback comments
plaudit
vskudos
  • Formal
4 8.2

An expression of strong praise for someone or something

is the overall praise and honor rather than one statement
laurels
vskudos
1 5.1

Awards or praise given for success

is broader praise and honor rather than listed awards
plaudits
vskudos
  • Formal
8.2

Praise people give someone in public for something good they did

is praise and honor received but not always loudly public
congratulations
vskudos
1.1

Words you say to show you are happy about someone's good news

is the praise and honor someone receives, not just the words said

Antonyms

418 2.3

A painful feeling of guilt and embarrassment about something you did wrong

157 3.7

Loss of respect or honor after doing something shameful

How Praised

renown
9 5.5
kudos
21 5.3
acclaim
30 4.2
recognition
141 3.4
praise
161 1.0

Surface Forms

kudos singular
kudos plural

Etymology

Kudos comes from the old Greek word κῦδος, which meant 'glory' or 'praise'. So giving someone kudos is like giving them public credit or honor for something they did.