plaudit

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nounUsually plaudits.

an enthusiastic expression of approval: Her portrayal of Juliet won the plaudits of the critics.
a demonstration or round of applause, as for some approved or admired performance.

Origin of plaudit

First recorded in 1615–25; earlier plaudite (pronounced as three syllables), from Latin, 2nd person plural imperative of plaudere “to applaud”

Words that may be confused with plaudit

platitude, plaudit

Words Nearby plaudit

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How to use plaudit in a sentence

Not a thing—except that in some ways the plaudits for her are coming 60 years too late.
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For all the individual plaudits he’s received since first strapping on skates in Edmonton, McDavid has experienced precious little team success.
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Other Democrats in the state who have received some national plaudits — former gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis, Reps.
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I was at home, probably moaning about my knees but texting him post-race plaudits.
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In contrast, he has earned plaudits from the private sector for his regulatory approach, including by clarifying that banks are permitted to hold deposits backing stablecoins.
Bank chief proposes far-out crypto idea ‘that should be next Nobel Prize’ | rhhackettfortune | December 15, 2020 | Fortune

Like both men Vidal was arguably a gay radical and hero, although he would have hated the plaudit.
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So, Sarit Hashkes, allow me to add my plaudit to those already offered you by your 3,300-plus supporters.
The Bare Fact of Her Bodily Presence | Sigal Samuel | October 15, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
The highest plaudit mortal can hope to receive is, Well done, good and faithful servant.
A New Atmosphere | Gail Hamilton
Every plaudit which a vitious play, or a bad actor receives is a blow to the public morals, and the public taste.
The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor | Stephen Cullen Carpenter
The change of the Bank of Paris into an air-balloon, was a trick that obtained a full plaudit.
Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi | Joseph Grimaldi
The gallant plaudit lowered the colors of the hitherto invincible Lieber Karl.
History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921 | John Lawrence O'Connor
As they struck the next turn plaudit made a move to go up but Burns let out a link and Karl shot away.
History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921 | John Lawrence O'Connor

British Dictionary definitions for plaudit

plaudit

/ (ˈplɔːdɪt) /

noun(usually plural)

an expression of enthusiastic approval or approbation
a round of applause

Origin of plaudit

C17: shortened from earlier plauditē, from Latin: applaud!, from plaudere to applaud

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