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kudos

[koo-dohz, -dohs, -dos, kyoo-] / ˈku doʊz, -doʊs, -dɒs, ˈkyu- /


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The joke here was that Barkley, already known for being outspoken, has been getting kudos for speaking out in favor of immigrants on a CBS broadcast.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

If they pick a stock or a market that does better than whatever benchmark they’re tracking, professional kudos are likely to follow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

You deserve kudos and sincere acknowledgement for washing dishes as a young teenager half a century ago.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

But the kudos was a double-edged sword for Gyngell, who left the cafe a year after the award, saying she was frustrated by customers who expected a traditional Michelin experience at her rustic cafe.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

Indeed, the research earned kudos from a range of attention scientists.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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