Meaning & use
Plaudits
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Enthusiastic praise or approval, especially for an achievement.
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The young chef received plaudits from critics for her inventive menu.
The film earned plaudits at festivals around the world before its wide release.
A note on using this word
Almost always used in the plural; it derives from Latin plaudite, 'applaud,' the cry actors once used to prompt audience applause.
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