The plaudits reverberated thunderously in the auditorium.
Source: wiktionary
Plaudit
/ˈplɔːdɪt/
Synonyms for "plaudit" (29 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (6)
Noun(3 words)
Strong matches (9)
Related words (14)
Noun(5 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: acclaim, acclaim, acclamation, acclamation, applaud.
- Sentence evidence is available for plaudit, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "plaudit".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "plaudit"
Keep "plaudit" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "plaudit" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "plaudit", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "plaudit" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
9 entriesCollocations
12 entriesbroad plauditearn plauditsgarner plauditsloud plauditpublic plauditpublic plauditsrare plauditreceive plauditsspontaneous plauditstanding plaudituniversal plauditswin plaudits
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
The roof now rung with bravos, handkerchiefs were waved on every side, “three cheers,” again and again, and plaudit upon plaudit following in such quick succession, begun, ended, and begun again, that it was some time before the toast with which Mr. Irving concluded, could be heard.
Source: wiktionary
They were very orderly- there were neither scoffs nor plaudits, and when they saw us at the window above them there were many who buried their faces in their arms and wept.
Source: wiktionary
City have lapped up the plaudits this season for a series of handsome wins but manager Roberto Mancini has demanded that his side also learn to grind out results when they do not play well. He now has an example to point to.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "plaudit"?
Closest matches include acclaim, acclaim, acclamation, acclamation, applaud.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "plaudit"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.