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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Dunstan said the venue has managed to do more than just shake off its troubled opening, and was getting plaudits from those who perform there.
From BBC
Secretary of State Marco Rubio continues to get plaudits for his Saturday “tough love” message to Europe at the Munich Security Conference.
Well, I have had those plaudits myself but, if the truth be known, I had picked the wrong XI to start with.
From BBC
Yet the prime minister's depleted team are still winning plaudits across the party today for the effectiveness of their operation to shore him up.
From BBC
A "shining light", the "ultimate professional" and "great news for women's tennis" - rising star Iva Jovic has earned plenty of plaudits on her run to the Australian Open last eight.
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