acclamation

noun

ˌa-klə-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce acclamation (audio)
Definition of acclamationnext
as in ovation
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval the young piano prodigy has received acclamation from audiences worldwide

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Recent Examples of acclamation Assembly Bill 1892 would help elections by acclamation. — Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026 Grandparents who provide this crucial support deserve acclamation and a special place in heaven. — Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025 It was presented by acclamation as punishment whenever a sports staffer made an inappropriate comment or a joke in poor taste. — Gene Myers, Freep.com, 23 Nov. 2025 Iranian diplomat Afsaneh Nadipour and Chinese Communist Party official Ren Yisheng were elected by acclamation as the new Asian representatives for the Advisory Committee of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Wednesday. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for acclamation
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  1. ovation
  2. applause
  3. acclaim
Noun
  • Rogers, who received an ovation from Detroit fans, expressed relief to finally settle with the White Sox, who are currently leading the AL Central and enjoying a remarkable turnaround season.
    — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • In his first game action in more than a year, Beckham earned an ovation from the crowd upon his insertion into the lineup in the second quarter against the Vikings.
    — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of ovation
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  • The applause thundering within the Sarajevo National Theater could be heard from a mile away on Tuesday afternoon.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The crowd of Keller residents broke out into applause as the meeting adjourned.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of applause
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  • Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures previously partnered on the global distribution of Shinkai’s Suzume (2023), which grossed more than $300 million worldwide and received critical acclaim, including a Golden Globe nomination.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Universal acclaim or not, the film launched his groundbreaking directing career and helped usher in a new era of Black independent filmmaking.
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
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