round of applause
noun phrase
: a show of approval or appreciation at a play, speech, sporting event, etc., in which people strike their hands together over and over
The audience gave the performers a big round of applause.
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Host Julie Chen Moonves told the houseguests about Keanu's win, which drew an underwhelming round of applause (although Rachel looked thrilled).
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David Wysong, The Enquirer, 15 Aug. 2025
Midway through the conversation, the people in the room learned that the Senate had just passed Trump's sweeping policy bill, prompting a round of applause.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 1 July 2025
The tennis pro then held up her dog to the crowd to a round of applause from those still in the stadium.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2025
The audience was filled with mostly Black music lovers from South Central, Compton, and, of course, Inglewood, which paid its respect to the matriarch with an endless round of applause and a few honest tears.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 25 July 2025
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David Wysong, The Enquirer, 15 Aug. 2025
Midway through the conversation, the people in the room learned that the Senate had just passed Trump's sweeping policy bill, prompting a round of applause.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 1 July 2025
The tennis pro then held up her dog to the crowd to a round of applause from those still in the stadium.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2025
The audience was filled with mostly Black music lovers from South Central, Compton, and, of course, Inglewood, which paid its respect to the matriarch with an endless round of applause and a few honest tears.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 25 July 2025
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“Round of applause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/round%20of%20applause. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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