1
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
Mulaney tapped out to raucous applause before a final musical performance by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.
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Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 29 May 2025
His pointed question drew some cheers and applause from elsewhere in the chamber.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Although the length of applause is not always indicative of awards, that movie, Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value, is the one that Deadline’s critics are tipping as the likely Palme d’Or winner.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 24 May 2025
If there’s even an infinitesimal difference the crowd can make in these spots, better to hear unscrupulous applause than the death rattle that fell across the Garden as the ball hung in the air then plunged it straight to hell at the end of regulation.
—Kyle Wagner, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
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Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 29 May 2025
His pointed question drew some cheers and applause from elsewhere in the chamber.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Although the length of applause is not always indicative of awards, that movie, Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value, is the one that Deadline’s critics are tipping as the likely Palme d’Or winner.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 24 May 2025
If there’s even an infinitesimal difference the crowd can make in these spots, better to hear unscrupulous applause than the death rattle that fell across the Garden as the ball hung in the air then plunged it straight to hell at the end of regulation.
—Kyle Wagner, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applause
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The movie debuted at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival back in January, where Lopez was visibly emotional as audiences stood for a lengthy ovation.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Though it’s received mixed reviews thus far, the modern adaptation scored a six-minute standing ovation at last month’s premiere, where Washington and Lee shared laughs with rapper A$AP Rocky and actor Jeffrey Wright, who both co-star in the film.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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Despite his athletic accolades, Jones’ post-retirement years—and even much of his playing career—have been marked by frequent legal trouble.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
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Another outstanding release Volvo, and deserving of World Car Award accolades in my opinion.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
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Eating meatloaf hot from the oven for dinner is merely its first step toward final glory, which is to be meatloaf sandwiches for lunch the next day.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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In its glory days, the hotel was a mainstay for out-of-towners visiting the Truman Sports Complex.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
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Mainly, Knightley was earning acclaim and critical pans all at once.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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Lachman has earned critical acclaim and strong Emmy buzz for dual roles as Ms. Casey and Gemma in the Apple TV+ phenomenon Severance.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
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Harris, who worked mainly as a storyboard artist – with his credits including the John Wick franchise as well as movies such as Black Panther, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Sinners – said this experience had stood him in good stead for transitioning into animation.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
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On the film side, in addition to Wicked, her credits include Drift, Luther: The Fallen Sun and Pinocchio.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
8 June 2025
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The tech titan regularly sang the president's praises on social media and even brought his 4-year-old son to the Oval Office.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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While the signing was met with both praise and criticism, Skip Bayless made his feelings about the Steelers decision clear.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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An Architect Among his many honors, Les Paul is one of the very few artists with a permanent, stand-alone exhibit in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The decision about the honor was made by the board of directors of La Biennale, based on the recommendation of the artistic director of the festival, Alberto Barbera, organizers said Monday.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Applause.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applause. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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