kudos

noun

ku·dos ˈkü-ˌdäs How to pronounce kudos (audio)

ˈkyü-,

-ˌdōs

: praise given for achievement

: fame and renown resulting from an act or achievement : prestige

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Deriving from Greek, kudos entered English as slang popular at British universities in the 19th century. In its earliest use, the word referred to the prestige or renown that one gained by having accomplished something noteworthy. The sense meaning "praise given for achievement" came about in the 1920s. As this later sense became the predominant one, some English speakers, unaware of the word's Greek origin, began to treat the word as a plural count noun, inevitably coming up with the back-formation kudo to refer to a single instance of praise. For the same reason, when kudos is used as a subject you may see it with either a singular or plural verb.

Example Sentences

Kudos to everyone who helped. The company has earned kudos for responding so quickly to customers' concerns.

Recent Examples on the Web Listen to all the tips and cues and kudos from the expansive player development ensemble, and one day, shazam, there will be a shirt hanging for you on Causeway Street.

Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2022 After securing the kudos, and hopefully critical support, of a Venice or Telluride premiere, an international title can use a strong showing in Toronto to convince buyers of a film’s box office potential with a domestic audience.

Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 Wilde reciprocated the sweet gesture, seemingly locking gazes with Pugh as the two women smiled and gave each other kudos.

Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2022 High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet, a former President of Chile and a woman of the left, released the report Wednesday after lengthy delays and literally in the last moments of her tenure, and kudos to her.

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 Bahler said that the farm has received many kudos about the sunflowers.

Steve Smith, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2022 Gorbachev ventured into other new areas in his 70s, winning awards and kudos around the world.

The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 Gorbachev ventured into other new areas in his 70s, winning awards and kudos around the world.

Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 Gorbachev ventured into other new areas in his 70s, winning awards and kudos around the world.

Jim Heintz, ajc, 30 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	kudos
释义	kudos noun ku·dos ˈkü-ˌdäs ˈkyü-, -ˌdōs 1 : praise given for achievement 2 : fame and renown resulting from an act or achievement : prestige Did you know? Deriving from Greek, kudos entered English as slang popular at British universities in the 19th century. In its earliest use, the word referred to the prestige or renown that one gained by having accomplished something noteworthy. The sense meaning "praise given for achievement" came about in the 1920s. As this later sense became the predominant one, some English speakers, unaware of the word's Greek origin, began to treat the word as a plural count noun, inevitably coming up with the back-formation kudo to refer to a single instance of praise. For the same reason, when kudos is used as a subject you may see it with either a singular or plural verb. Synonyms acclaim accolade applause bay(s) credit distinction glory homage honor laud laurels props [slang] réclame sun See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Kudos to everyone who helped. The company has earned kudos for responding so quickly to customers' concerns. Recent Examples on the Web Listen to all the tips and cues and kudos from the expansive player development ensemble, and one day, shazam, there will be a shirt hanging for you on Causeway Street. Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2022 After securing the kudos, and hopefully critical support, of a Venice or Telluride premiere, an international title can use a strong showing in Toronto to convince buyers of a film’s box office potential with a domestic audience. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 Wilde reciprocated the sweet gesture, seemingly locking gazes with Pugh as the two women smiled and gave each other kudos. Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2022 High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet, a former President of Chile and a woman of the left, released the report Wednesday after lengthy delays and literally in the last moments of her tenure, and kudos to her. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 Bahler said that the farm has received many kudos about the sunflowers. Steve Smith, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2022 Gorbachev ventured into other new areas in his 70s, winning awards and kudos around the world. The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 Gorbachev ventured into other new areas in his 70s, winning awards and kudos around the world. Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2022 Gorbachev ventured into other new areas in his 70s, winning awards and kudos around the world. Jim Heintz, ajc, 30 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Greek kydos First Known Use 1831, in the meaning defined at sense 2 kudos noun as in applause public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement the attorney did pro bono work because it was the right thing to do, and not for any future kudos that it might bring Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance applause accolade glory credit acclaim praise honor laud commendation props homage ovation fame laurels distinction sun tribute compliment réclame bay(s) renown kudo repute celebrity plaudit recommendation toast acclamation encomium eulogy rave panegyric citation rhapsody note glorification exaltation elevation enshrinement enthronement
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