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
As Guo left the courtroom after the sentencing, supporters applauded and shouted toward him.
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CNN Money,
30 June 2026
The American Principles Project, a right-wing advocacy group that has helped states draft laws to restrict transgender rights, applauded Tuesday’s ruling.
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Simon Montlake,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
Some Charlotte and North Carolina leaders applauded the merger.
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Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
One supporter applauded the board for teaching the Bible in classrooms and keeping Sharia law, the Islamic moral code, out of public schools.
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Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
The crowd of 39,077 at Citi Field gasped and even applauded some when the replay was shown on the large videoboard in center.
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CBS News,
26 June 2026
In reality, many high achievers are operating in survival mode while being applauded for productivity.
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Dr. Sharon H. Porter,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The Federation for American Immigration Reform applauded the decision.
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Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
At one point, Stewart turned to the crew backstage, with one crew member bringing out an oxygen tank and mask out to the rock star while several others came out to help as the crowd applauded.
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
The American Principles Project, a right-wing advocacy group that has helped states draft laws to restrict transgender rights, applauded Tuesday’s ruling.
—
Simon Montlake,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
Some Charlotte and North Carolina leaders applauded the merger.
—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
One supporter applauded the board for teaching the Bible in classrooms and keeping Sharia law, the Islamic moral code, out of public schools.
—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
The crowd of 39,077 at Citi Field gasped and even applauded some when the replay was shown on the large videoboard in center.
—
CBS News,
26 June 2026
In reality, many high achievers are operating in survival mode while being applauded for productivity.
—
Dr. Sharon H. Porter,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The Federation for American Immigration Reform applauded the decision.
—
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
At one point, Stewart turned to the crew backstage, with one crew member bringing out an oxygen tank and mask out to the rock star while several others came out to help as the crowd applauded.
—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauded
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Councilman Jimmy Inman also praised the late man in an emotional Facebook post.
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McMahon praised Wagner for complying with federal guidelines in a DOE press release.
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Liberal groups and many voting rights experts also hailed the ruling as a win for voters.
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The first season of Beef wasn’t just critically acclaimed; it was widely hailed as an avatar of post-pandemic rage.
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The Angels then saluted Ward, a member of the major league team for eight seasons, with a tribute video in the middle of the first inning.
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Industry heavyweights also saluted the executive.
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Donning a loud orange and curly wig, Tel commended KC for its hospitality as a host city.
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As free press advocates rail against the privacy act lawsuit, Fox News commended the stay in a statement shared with The Guardian.
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“Applauded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauded. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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