An expression of praise is a way to show admiration and appreciation for someone or something. The crossword solutions for this term include PAEAN (5 letters), ACCOLADE (8 letters), PLAUDIT (7 letters), ODE (3 letters), EULOGY (6 letters), and ENCOMIUM (8 letters). A PAEAN is a song or poem of praise, an ACCOLADE is an award or honor given to recognize achievement, a PLAUDIT is an expression of approval or praise, an ODE is a lyrical poem in honor of a person or thing, a EULOGY is a speech or writing that praises someone who has recently died, and an ENCOMIUM is a formal expression of high praise.