KUDO Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

kudo

noun

ˈkü-(ˌ)dō

Definition of kudo

as in award

something given in recognition of achievement an honorary degree from her alma mater that is simply the latest kudo for an outstanding career in journalism

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as in compliment

an admiring personal remark a kudo is in order for the way the young people acquitted themselves at their first formal dance

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Recent Examples of kudo But kudos to Pablo Rodriguez, the AT&T tech and real-life human who showed up at my house to fix the problem. — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026 So Zohran Mamdani deserves at least tentative kudos for taking it on so early in his administration and for offering a solution that, while resoundingly imperfect, at least seems grounded in the real world. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 Aug. 2026 Alders who pushed last year for the full amount weren’t giving Johnson kudos. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 Outside of Ayo Edebiri and a couple of guest star nods, none of the main cast — including Jeremy Allen White — got kudos. — William Earl, Variety, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for kudo

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Noun

Until today, human scientists have been the agents responsible for discovering cancer cures, and for doing so they (and key associates) have been showered with academic credit and awards, perhaps even a Nobel Prize.

— Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
The Council of Fashion Designers of America has revealed the nominee award presenters for the American Designer of the Year categories at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards presented by Amazon Fashion and hosted by Keke Palmer.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of award

Noun

The compliments about what the rotation accomplished are more than a year old.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
Offering max-level cushioning without the bulk, these sneakers are easy to pair with plenty of pieces in your travel wardrobe and add a dose of personality that’s bound to draw compliments.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of compliment

Noun

This year's prizes began with the Nobel for medicine, awarded Monday to three scientists whose work led to a tool that uses light to help unravel how the brain works.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
Among the prize’s most famous laureates is Marie Curie, who was the first woman to receive the award and the first person to receive two Nobel Prizes.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of prize

Noun

Clearly he hasn’t been flooded with offers since that accolade, so his agent has set him up with Lady Isabella, who claims to have a Netflix commission for a bio-doc about her life.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
To be precise, the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, where Dove received the Best New Artist accolade—a prize for which Måneskin, the Italian rock group fronted by Damiano that is currently on hiatus, were also nominated.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of accolade

Noun

Everyone applauded politely when Joontos collected its Bib Gourmand, and when Aseeb and Myazu received commendations.

— Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
In appreciation of his efforts, he has been given a commendation from the Metropolitan Police and has received three Parliamentary awards.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2026

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