as in praised
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I applaud your decision to take that advanced course
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Recent Examples of applauded
Roberts applauded the growing social justice movement coming out of the files release and called for a criminal investigation of Mountbatten-Windsor.
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Video shows most lawmakers in the room applauded the line.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The lawmakers applauded the steps by the administration to work with allies to solve the problem.
—Didi Tang, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
His ability to not only balance our budget but to turn a surplus while adding so many citizens is a model that should be applauded and envied.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Appeal expected Immigration advocates and lawyers involved in the litigation applauded the decision.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
The annual Groundhog Day celebration at Dauset Trails drew community members, local officials, and supporters who applauded the tradition that has brought Georgia together for decades.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Each was welcomed onto the pitch and applauded along with their former team-mates at Goodison Park’s own emotional farewell last May ahead of the move to the new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The audience applauded pluralism; Newsom pressed on.
—Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Helen Regan, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Video shows most lawmakers in the room applauded the line.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The lawmakers applauded the steps by the administration to work with allies to solve the problem.
—Didi Tang, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
His ability to not only balance our budget but to turn a surplus while adding so many citizens is a model that should be applauded and envied.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Appeal expected Immigration advocates and lawyers involved in the litigation applauded the decision.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
The annual Groundhog Day celebration at Dauset Trails drew community members, local officials, and supporters who applauded the tradition that has brought Georgia together for decades.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Each was welcomed onto the pitch and applauded along with their former team-mates at Goodison Park’s own emotional farewell last May ahead of the move to the new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The audience applauded pluralism; Newsom pressed on.
—Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauded
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Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya has also long praised the game as a powerful teacher of judgement.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The more frugal sides are decried as misers or praised for their market savvy, no matter the surrounding factors.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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And for the next year its law enforcement members were hailed as heroes for their efforts that prevented a horrible situation from becoming even worse.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Supervisor Patrick Kennedy hailed the two contracts with CVR Associates totaling about $1 million as the greatest change to the region’s affordable housing policy in 40 years.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Filmmakers Chris Columbus, Tim Burton and Martin Scorsese also saluted the late star.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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There wasn’t a hint of glitz or glitter when the Grateful Dead was saluted at last year’s MusiCares Person of the Year all-star concert in Los Angeles.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Catholic leaders commended anyone who continues to work for peace and justice, including those who peacefully assemble, and are caring for their immigrant neighbors.—
Anissa Rivera,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Shapiro commended the strength of the new study.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Applauded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauded. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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