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as in ovation
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
a design for a memorial for the victims of the attack that has received nothing but applause from officials, commentators, and the general public
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as in accolade
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
a heroic effort by the fire department that deserves the applause of everyone in the city
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Recent Examples of applause
His team-mates were delighted for him, Micky van de Ven pushing him forwards towards the away end to receive their applause.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The first called was Lindo, who was greeted with thunderous applause.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026
Evergreen High School's Student Government co-President Tyler Guyton addressed the crowd and received applause.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
At the annual Oscar nominations lunch, gauging the applause meter is part of the game, as the Academy rep (in this case, Lou Diamond Phillips) calls each nominee up to the riser for the class photo.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2026
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Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The first called was Lindo, who was greeted with thunderous applause.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026
Evergreen High School's Student Government co-President Tyler Guyton addressed the crowd and received applause.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
At the annual Oscar nominations lunch, gauging the applause meter is part of the game, as the Academy rep (in this case, Lou Diamond Phillips) calls each nominee up to the riser for the class photo.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for applause
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applause
Noun
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Chock and Bates were welcomed by the loudest ovation of any competitors.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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Ukraine’s athletes were also greeted with a rousing ovation.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
6 Feb. 2026
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The win marks the latest accolade for the song, which has already earned a Grammy, Golden Globe, and Critics Choice Award, in addition to an Academy Award nomination.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
7 Feb. 2026
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African films depicting same-sex relationships have historically been censored on the continent, including those that garnered international accolades.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Not to friends and family who believed he was destined to restore the ‘Huskers to their glory days.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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The passion reflects a tradition in the Confucian belt of East Asia that the path to glory is to study.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Published in 2020, Hamnet received critical acclaim, winning the 2020 Women’s Prize for Fiction and soaring to the top of bestseller lists.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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Mongolian brand Goyol Cashmere launched its Olympic looks last month to instant internet acclaim.—
Stefanie Dazio,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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To his credit, Onana remained at the heart of the battle and was evidently key to Villa staving off Bournemouth’s set-play threat.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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And that's before the COVID-19 pandemic and tariffs roiled companies' cash flows, creating even more demand for quick credit.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2026
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But Scott drew praise from Canales for his communication and leadership skills.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The cool-girl pair garners plenty of praise, and the kicker?—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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Founder Dee Elms is known for her ability to blend modern and classic elements in distinctive designs that honor and celebrate the storied architecture of each home.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker stared up at the scoreboard and smiled Monday night as a tribute video played in his honor.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Applause.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applause. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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