as in positive
expressing approval
a student encouraged by his teacher's applauding comments
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as in praising
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I applaud your decision to take that advanced course
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Recent Examples of applauding
Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
Some Jewish groups are applauding the effort.
—Jeff Zeman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
What’s more fascinating though is the element of fans who aren’t just applauding his time at the team, but celebrating his departure.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The few standing are not applauding, while the Republican side is cheering and clapping.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Moscow and Beijing are no doubt applauding.
—James Stavridis, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2025
Last year, Emma Stone was left stranded in the lobby bar when her film went on an awards-winning streak − taking three major awards without the star applauding from her front-row auditorium seat.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Some of the loudest voices applauding NED’s struggles are those who wish to see freedom fail.
—Peter Roskam, National Review, 26 Feb. 2025
As the giant end title came up — Still Alice, gray on white — the whole audience, over a thousand people, leapt to its feet, applauding and weeping.
—Wash Westmoreland, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
Independence Police Chief Adam Dustman has announced an internal investigation into a November police shooting that killed a mother and her baby, while applauding the officer who fired the fatal bullets.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
Some Jewish groups are applauding the effort.
—Jeff Zeman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
What’s more fascinating though is the element of fans who aren’t just applauding his time at the team, but celebrating his departure.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The few standing are not applauding, while the Republican side is cheering and clapping.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Moscow and Beijing are no doubt applauding.
—James Stavridis, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2025
Last year, Emma Stone was left stranded in the lobby bar when her film went on an awards-winning streak − taking three major awards without the star applauding from her front-row auditorium seat.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Some of the loudest voices applauding NED’s struggles are those who wish to see freedom fail.
—Peter Roskam, National Review, 26 Feb. 2025
As the giant end title came up — Still Alice, gray on white — the whole audience, over a thousand people, leapt to its feet, applauding and weeping.
—Wash Westmoreland, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauding
Adjective
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Apart from some injury disruptions, the loan spell felt like a positive one.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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The catalysts of positive social change will be those who master hybrid intelligence—HI—the dynamic interplay between natural intelligence – NI – and artificial intelligence – AI.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Hinton, the son of former All-Pro lineman Chris Hinton, has favorable genes.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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Flood watches are issued when conditions are favorable for flooding to notify residents to be prepared.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Thirteen models stood out to us over the course of the fall 2025 circuit, hailing from all corners of the world—from Qingdao, China to Orlando, Florida.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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The company, which is Southeast Asia’s ride-hailing and super app, has incorporated AI into a program that helps drivers get more jobs, while Tan himself uses a personal AI coding assistant.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Then, Bennett, the Panthers best player these playoffs, took a tripping penalty behind the play coming out of the offensive zone.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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As good as Trachtenberg is at keeping secrets, this particular one seems unlikely.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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After announcing on Monday, June 2, that her 16-year-old son Weston had died, the 16 and Pregnant star, 33, shared a new post on Facebook and noted that she's been appreciative of all the support she's received in the past few days.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The singer, who is the daughter of Mexican superstar Alejandro Fernandez and granddaughter of the late Mexican icon Vicente Fernandez, lustily belted out traditional Mexican tunes dressed in a full mariachi outfit to an appreciative audience well familiar with the songs.—
Sandra Gonzales,
Mercury News,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Independents, especially those with college degrees, have become less approving over time.—
Anthony Salvanto,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2025
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On cue, bright, metallic outbursts rang from the cimbalom, winning the approving nod of a nearby French-horn player.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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The back half of the album skews less admiring and more playful.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2025
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Viewed with this admiring, ominous reserve, the wilds and waters of Sukkwan Island remain unknowable to the last.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Applauding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauding. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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