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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
The bill never got a hearing in the Senate, and McLean thanked local business owners for standing up for the ordinance, drawing applause from the crowd.
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Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
The problem nobody wanted to name Before the announcements, before Jensen’s entrance to stadium-level applause, McDermott opened Day 1 with a provocation.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Wattson, the Kromfohrlander who stars as Copernicus, trotted out (in a tuxedo) with his trainer to audience cheers and applause.
—Abby Stern, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
In March, convention halls in Rome and Dalton erupted in applause as speakers, including environmental activist Erin Brockovich, cast the legislative efforts as a dire threat to accountability.
—Dylan Jackson, ABC News, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for applause
Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
The problem nobody wanted to name Before the announcements, before Jensen’s entrance to stadium-level applause, McDermott opened Day 1 with a provocation.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Wattson, the Kromfohrlander who stars as Copernicus, trotted out (in a tuxedo) with his trainer to audience cheers and applause.
—Abby Stern, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
In March, convention halls in Rome and Dalton erupted in applause as speakers, including environmental activist Erin Brockovich, cast the legislative efforts as a dire threat to accountability.
—Dylan Jackson, ABC News, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for applause
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applause
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At Cannes, as with other festivals, the length of standing ovations is carefully tracked, and Gray jokingly tried to urge the audience to keep the adulation going, pointing to his watch.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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One of the most enthusiastic applauders was James Franco, who was on his feet as soon as the film ended and kept up his ovation till the very end.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Shania Twain, are airing live on Prime Video and Amazon Music from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, meaning some of the genre's biggest stars are going home with new accolades under their belts.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Both Kardashian Barker and Huck accepted the accolade on stage in a room full of beauty executives and industry insiders, with the reality star crediting her children as her constant motivation.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Through some convoluted changes of hands, the property’s current investors rescued and reimagined the remains of a previously defunct resort to give us Ocean Casino Resort in all its glory as a sigh of relief for this prime Boardwalk location.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The winners came dressed to impress and were eager to promote their projects and bask in the glory of being declared the best of the internet.—
Joshua Dudley,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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On-screen, Armitage’s portrayal of the socially awkward Sheldon has earned him critical acclaim.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Captain Reece James made a point of pushing McFarlane to take acclaim from Chelsea fans in the stands after those results, a strong sign his contribution is significant and appreciated.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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For a $500 monthly loan payment, credit insurance coverage would cost between $5 and $25 per month.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Identity theft monitoring services can alert you to suspicious activity, such as new accounts opened in your name or unusual credit changes.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The praise from the internet was nice.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Some policies were met with praise In some areas, business priorities did manage to win passage in the legislature this year.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Recognition from the annual honors often provides a significant box office boost for Broadway productions and can help sustain ticket sales through the competitive spring season.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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The Sam Gilliam Award was established in 2023 with funding from the Sam Gilliam Foundation and its president, Annie Gawlak, Gilliam’s widow, in honor of the late artist.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
19 May 2026
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“Applause.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applause. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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