as in to praise
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I applaud your decision to take that advanced course
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Recent Examples of applaud
At Oregon’s final home meet that May, Dellinger took a lap of honor at Hayward Field, former and current athletes lined the track, applauding.
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Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 29 July 2025
Even the company’s most vituperative detractors acknowledge its engineering genius and applaud its success in driving down launch expenses (unlike many defense contractors, SpaceX largely eats the cost of its failures).
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2025
Hundreds of parents flooded the comments section, applauding the Havstads for the clever trick.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 27 July 2025
British newspapers applaud its nonchalant atmosphere and dishes that rival those savored on an Italian holiday—all without the hefty price tag.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
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Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 29 July 2025
Even the company’s most vituperative detractors acknowledge its engineering genius and applaud its success in driving down launch expenses (unlike many defense contractors, SpaceX largely eats the cost of its failures).
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2025
Hundreds of parents flooded the comments section, applauding the Havstads for the clever trick.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 27 July 2025
British newspapers applaud its nonchalant atmosphere and dishes that rival those savored on an Italian holiday—all without the hefty price tag.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applaud
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Wiegman generally hates talking about individual players, but goes out of her way to praise Bronze’s competitive spirit.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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The tour has broken records, including the highest single-venue gross by a woman, and has been praised for its cultural commentary and blend of musical genres.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Also headlining is Mei Lin, who hails from Dearborn.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Shinawatra hails from a powerful dynasty and became Thailand’s youngest prime minister last year, at just 38.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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Scott commended the efforts of bystanders, many of whom stepped in to help injured strangers.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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In commending the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God, the Holy Father prays for the consolation of those who grieve and for the recovery of the injured.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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Inspired to 'get in good trouble again:' Black lawmakers salute the legacy of John Lewis What did John Lewis do during the Civil Rights movement?—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
17 July 2025
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Others saluted it, hailing it as an entertaining and instructive defense of constitutional liberties.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 July 2025
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“Applaud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaud. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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