applaud

verb

ə-ˈplȯd How to pronounce applaud (audio)
Definition of applaudnext
as in to praise
to declare enthusiastic approval of I applaud your decision to take that advanced course

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Recent Examples of applaud Saint made her professional debut in late 1946 on a variety program called The Borden Show, receiving $10 to applaud off-camera. — Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 Even so, Wilson applauds Hamilton for making classical studies popular and accessible through her vigorous writing style and skill as a storyteller. — David Conrads, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Oct. 2026 Mac Haddow of the American Kratom Association has applauded the DEA’s 7-OH ban but has also blamed irresponsible consumers for any deaths caused by natural kratom use. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026 Cam Smith spoiled a third consecutive two-strike slider, stared into the first-base dugout and saw his manager applauding. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for applaud
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applaud
  1. praise
  2. hail
  3. commend
  4. salute
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  • Maiava echoed Riley’s sentiment when asked about Dyakonov, praising his ability to fill in for Paige on short notice.
    — Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Prior to the first game of the ALCS, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt praised the Tampa Bay and Cleveland general managers respectively.
    — Isaac Tellechea, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of praise
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  • The price of a ride in a Green SM vehicle will depend on the time and distance, Walker said, but will be competitive with Uber Comfort, an elevated ride-hailing option.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Rather than compete in the increasingly crowded driverless ride-hailing market, the automaker redirected its resources toward developing autonomous systems for vehicles consumers own.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of hail
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  • The Textile-to-Textile Ecosystem Award went to the Circulose Recycling Ecosystem, commending the brand commitments and fiber-producer partnerships supporting the Swedish company’s industrial restart.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In a statement this week, the ACLU of Kansas commended Overland Park police for updating its policy, and for including community members in the process.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of commend
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  • All this because that was the Ditka look everyone remembers, Saturday Night Live many times spoofed, and NFL films saluted.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The Republican president had courted the Religious Right, even saluting PTL during a convention of televangelists.
    — Tim Funk, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of salute

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“Applaud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaud. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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