applause
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Definition of applause
1 : marked commendation : acclaim the kind of applause every really creative writer wants— Robert Tallant
2 : approval publicly expressed (as by clapping the hands) a round of applause
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Synonyms & Antonyms for applause
Synonyms
acclamation, cheer, cheering, ovation, plaudit(s), rave(s)
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Some of the best applause lines of Monday’s debate came when Republicans addressed the specter of installing highway tolls, which all of them oppose, and dysfunction at the state Department of Motor Vehicles. — Neil Vigdor, courant.com, "Five Key Takeaways From The First GOP Gubernatorial Primary Debate," 12 June 2018 Another isn't likely to win ringing applause — and that's higher taxes. — Steve Kraske, kansascity, "Here's a straight-talkin' candidate for Kansas governor you should consider," 28 June 2018 In Trump’s revisionist account, his jibe at Sanford earns applause and laughter, not boos. — Jeet Heer, The New Republic, "Donald Trump keeps slaying the slain.," 21 June 2018 Robles said, drawing a smile from superintendent Charles Dupre himself and rousing applause from the thousands of parents, friends and family members attending the graduation ceremony. — Kristi Nix, Houston Chronicle, "Tested by a tough year, Fort Bend ISD’s Class of 2018 finishes not just strong, but #Houstonstrong," 18 June 2018 Minutes later, the audition concluded with the entire auditorium erupting in applause. — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "'America's Got Talent' Fans Are Upset After Heidi Klum Gave MaKayla Phillips the Golden Buzzer," 11 July 2018 The audience, responding to the dog whistle, erupted in applause. — Logan Jenkins, sandiegouniontribune.com, "For true moderates, New Yorker tops Dem dream ticket," 9 July 2018 On Monday night, when Governor Osottanakorn shared the news that rescuers had found the boys alive, the group erupted in applause. — J. Weston Phippen, Outside Online, "The Thai Soccer Team Trapped in a Cave Was Found Alive," 2 July 2018 The crowd of protesters - most wearing teal t-shirts - erupted in applause. — David Jesse, Detroit Free Press, "Two Michigan State trustees fail in effort to fire John Engler," 22 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'applause.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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applause
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English Language Learners Definition of applause
: a show of approval or appreciation at a play, speech, sporting event, etc., in which people strike their hands together over and over
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Kids Definition of applause
: approval shown especially by clapping the hands
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