English Dictionary
Definition of “kudos”
kudos (ˈkjuːdɒs
)
Definitions
noun
- (functioning as singular) acclaim, glory, or prestige ⇒
the kudos of playing Carnegie Hall
Word Origin
C18: from Greek
Synonyms
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prestige,
regard,
honour,
praise,
glory,
fame,
distinction,
esteem,
acclaim,
applause,
plaudits,
renown,
repute,
notability,
laudation,
Usage examples
It had paid the rent and given her a fair amount of kudos , but a successful career had never been her ultimate ambition.
Pacter, Trudi, Yellow Bird (1993)Rival style magazines, which had never enjoyed The Face's kudos , began realigning to match the new mood in an attempt to win readers.
Spiked (2004)However, you do gain more kudos through these stars, which is something you really want.
The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2004)There is a good deal of peer-group pressure to support the winners and very little kudos attached to being an individual.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)His ability to set bones with consummate skill gained him considerable kudos among the less well-to-do.
Jim Leavesley, George Biro, THE MEDICAL MYSTERIES E-OMNIBUS (2001)
