public praise
Voiced approval, witnessed
Public praise is recognition or commendation expressed openly, where others can witness it.
Distinguished from private acknowledgment, public praise happens in meetings, ceremonies, or social media: The coach's public praise boosted her confidence.
It can motivate or embarrass depending on the recipient and context.
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- round of applauseCollective audience acclaim
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- ovationExtended audience applause
tribute · glowing tribute · honor · celebration · ticker tape parade · standing ovation · cheers · accolades · rave reviews · commendation · kudos · pat on the back · shout out · glory · fame · spotlight · award · gold star
- honorsmedal, award, trophy, certificate, prize
- awardsaward, awards, winner, winners, prize
- work rewardsbonus, cash bonus, performance bonus, merit pay, merit raise
- workplace rewardsaward, bonus, employee of the month, performance bonus, merit increase
public praisepublic condemnation
public shaming · public censure · public humiliation · public ridicule · public reprimand
public praisesnub
Deliberate dismissive rejection
cold shoulder · neglect · invisibility · erasure · taking for granted
public, publicly, publics, publication, publicize, publicized, publicizing, publicity, publish