plaudit
Americannoun
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an enthusiastic expression of approval.
Her portrayal of Juliet won the plaudits of the critics.
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a demonstration or round of applause, as for some approved or admired performance.
noun
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an expression of enthusiastic approval or approbation
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a round of applause
Etymology
Origin of plaudit
First recorded in 1615–25; earlier plaudite (pronounced as three syllables), from Latin, 2nd person plural imperative of plaudere “to applaud ”
Example Sentences
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Having long agitated for his Dutch-speaking home region to break free from the rest of Belgium -- his fierce stance protecting what he insists is the national interest has won him plaudits across the political spectrum.
From Barron's
The development of his coaching staff has been top-drawer, and he deserves all the plaudits right now.
From BBC
No one today any longer wishes to hear jokes about nagging mothers-in-law, spendthrift wives or old jalopies, and the men and women who once told them to hardy plaudits are now forgotten.
Plenty of plaudits from those watching but, crucially, how did his manager rate him?
From BBC
The back four takes a lot of strength from all the plaudits and the talk about how this team is so good defensively because as a defender, you don't really grab the headlines.
From BBC
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