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kudos

ku•dos
Pronunciation:ˈk(y)o͞oˌdōs,-ˌdōz,-ˌdäs
noun
noun: kudos
1.         praise and honor received for an achievement.
synonyms:     praise, glory, honor, status, standing, distinction, fame, celebrity; admiration, respect, esteem, acclaim, prestige, cachet, credit, full marks, props
"kudos to you for a lifetime of quiet courage and unwavering generosity"
informal
compliments or congratulations.
plural noun: kudos
"kudos to everyone who put the event together"
Origin:
late 18th cent.: Greek.


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