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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 The group People Not Politicians, which sponsored the redistricting referendum, applauded the Supreme Court decisions that left the state court ruling in place. — David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 The playcalling duties have been assumed by offensive coordinator Brad Idzik, a move that Tepper applauded. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026 During one rehearsal scene between them — a master-class, no other word for it — the Telluride crowd applauded in the middle of the movie. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026 Every Astros player and coach in the dugout climbed to the top step to applaud Altuve. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 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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  • Last week, Lucas praised the team for offering to cover the debt costs, reducing the risk to the city budget.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
  • In its reporting, Southern Living magazine praised the fan-favorite destination for its charming downtown and proximity to scenic views.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of praise
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  • The resolution comes as multiple tech companies jump into the San Diego market, offering ride-hailing services.
    — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Step Back Uber’s arrival in Nigeria in 2014 heralded a taxi revolution after a couple handful of startups attempted ride-hailing services in Lagos with little success.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of hail
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  • All three of our judges commend him for his commanding presence on the dance floor, and Derek even compares him to Patrick Swayze.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Williams commended Lock on his preparation, which was apparent to plenty of Seattle’s players last Wednesday and long before.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of commend
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  • The portions of the ceremony that salute the broadcast network programs tend to be nostalgia driven.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Duran Duran joins a small circle of acts who’ve been saluted by the Royal Mail with special stamp issues, AC/DC, The Who and Spice Girls among them.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of salute

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“Applaud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaud. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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