approbation
Meaning: praise
Usage: The crowd welcomed the heroes with approbation.
acclaim
Meaning: high praise
Usage: Greg’s excellent poem won the acclaim of his friends.
adulation
Meaning: extreme praise
Usage: Though the book was pretty good, Marcy did not believe it deserved the adulation it received.
kudos
Meaning: praise for an achievement
Usage: After the performance, the reviewers gave the opera singer kudos for a job well done.
compliment
Meaning: an expression of esteem or approval
Usage: I blushed crimson when Emma gave me a compliment on my new haircut.