TechnologyJuly 4, 2026

plaudits

/ˈplɔːdɪts/

Definition

Expressions of praise, approval, or acclaim given to someone or something.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'plaudere,' meaning 'to clap' or 'to applaud.' It entered English in the 17th century as a noun typically used in the plural form to describe public approval.

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