as in praises
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I applaud your decision to take that advanced course
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Recent Examples of applauds
Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher, center left, applauds for John Mellencamp during the 27th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Celebrating Bill Maher.
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Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Iran defying obstacles at the World Cup Iran’s Hossein Kanani applauds fans after a 0-0 draw against Belgium in Los Angeles on Sunday.
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David Hickey,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
But later that year, applauds turned into discontent voiced in several closed session meetings.
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Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix doesn’t know which way to turn, Iwobi ends up with his hands on his head, Sander Berge simply stands and applauds.
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The Athletic Uk Staff,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
And our lactation consultant judge applauds these bottles as an environmentally friendly alternative to disposable storage bags.
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Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
In the clip, the crowd applauds Phan's quick thinking for saving the shark's life.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
The current governor, Republican Phil Scott, applauds Roy’s interest in politics and public service but questions whether someone so young is ready for the responsibilities that come with running a state.
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Amanda Swinhart,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Kanachai Bencharongkul, managing director of Bangkok’s Museum of Contemporary Art, applauds the new museum’s unique curatorial vision.
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Cynthia Rosenfeld,
Time,
12 Mar. 2026
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Iran defying obstacles at the World Cup Iran’s Hossein Kanani applauds fans after a 0-0 draw against Belgium in Los Angeles on Sunday.
—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
But later that year, applauds turned into discontent voiced in several closed session meetings.
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Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix doesn’t know which way to turn, Iwobi ends up with his hands on his head, Sander Berge simply stands and applauds.
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The Athletic Uk Staff,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
And our lactation consultant judge applauds these bottles as an environmentally friendly alternative to disposable storage bags.
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Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
In the clip, the crowd applauds Phan's quick thinking for saving the shark's life.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
The current governor, Republican Phil Scott, applauds Roy’s interest in politics and public service but questions whether someone so young is ready for the responsibilities that come with running a state.
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Amanda Swinhart,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Kanachai Bencharongkul, managing director of Bangkok’s Museum of Contemporary Art, applauds the new museum’s unique curatorial vision.
—
Cynthia Rosenfeld,
Time,
12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauds
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Chef Rodrigo Rivera-Río praises Cometa for its contemporary Mexican cuisine that honors traditional roots, recommending the lechón al ataúd.
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Under this light, Penelope emerges as exemplary, cunning, wounded, and trapped by the male order that praises her.
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Schroyer hails from the same state as the new Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, a former congressman.
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His Fieramonte Amarone Classico Riserva DOCG hails from a 1,361-foot-high vineyard, which benefits from optimal morning sun, constant air circulation, and pronounced day-to-night temperature variation during the ripening season.
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Ground salutes like cherry bombs are prohibited in the state.
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Heartfelt salutes trumpet ebullient activism.
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Miss Manners commends it as better than the usual aggressive-aggressive behavior — and more effective.
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Pat O'Donnell, executive director of SAG-AFTRA's Washington-Mid Atlantic Local, which represents hundreds of NPR journalists, commends the network's approach to making job cuts.
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“Applauds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauds. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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