laudations
Expressions of acclaim
Laudations are expressions of praise, typically formal or effusive.
The word appears in ceremonial contexts—acceptance speeches, tributes, eulogies: The retiring professor received laudations from colleagues and former students.
Less common than the singular laudation or the related verb laud, laudations suggests multiple or sustained acts of praising.
Praise and honor
- complimentsExpressions of admiration
- accoladesFormal expressions of praise
- plauditsEnthusiastic public approval
- adulationExtravagant, servile praise
acclaim · ovation · cheers · approval · recognition · flattery · admiration · congratulations
Expression of deep respect
- testimonialStatement praising someone's qualities
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- memorialThing preserving remembrance
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
eulogy · epitaph · reverence · veneration · honor · salute · toast · citation
Honor given for merit
- presentationFormal display to viewers
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- galaFestive formal occasion
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
honoring · reception · induction · investiture · ovation · standing ovation · ribbon · medal
kudos
Praise and honor
- complimentsExpressions of admiration
- accoladesFormal expressions of praise
- plauditsEnthusiastic public approval
adulation · acclaim · ovation · cheers · approval · recognition · flattery · admiration · congratulations · extolment
homage
Expression of deep respect
- testimonialStatement praising someone's qualities
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- memorialThing preserving remembrance
commemoration · eulogy · epitaph · reverence · veneration · honor · salute · toast · citation · recognition
award
Honor given for merit
- presentationFormal display to viewers
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- galaFestive formal occasion
ceremony · honoring · reception · induction · investiture · ovation · standing ovation · ribbon · medal · trophy
laudationscriticisms
Negative evaluations of work
condemnations · denunciations · censures · reproaches · rebukes