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kudos Synonyms

Another word for kudos

Choosing another word for kudos depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Praise, honor, and acclaim received for an exceptional achievement or contribution.

Usage Example

"The director received widespread acclaim from film critics for her bold documentary."

Strongest
acclaim
praise
accolade
Strong
credit
commendation
plaudit
honor
applause
prestige
glory

• interjection (Context 2)

Used as an exclamation of praise, congratulations, or admiration for a notable achievement.

Usage Example

"bravo to the entire engineering team for completing the bridge restoration ahead of schedule!"

Strongest
bravo
Strong
congratulations
hats off
well done
cheers

Opposites of kudos

The opposite of kudos shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

criticism
condemnation
censure
disgrace
opprobrium
blame
reproach
dishonor
See all opposites of kudos

• Nearby Words

kryptonite
ktunaxa
kudo
kudos
kudu
kudzu
kugel

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Kudos. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/kudos
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