ACCLAMATION Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

acclamation

noun

ˌa-klə-ˈmā-shən

Definition of acclamation

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 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 In 2020, Republicans just nuked big chunks of their calendar and proclaimed their incumbent nearly by acclamation. — Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for acclamation

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The 26-year-old from Canada rounded second and slid headfirst into third to beat the relay throw, getting a huge ovation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
The first responders received two separate standing ovations as Higgins detailed their efforts and the significance of their work in giving people hope.

— Ella Moore July 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

Definition of ovation

Noun

Beckham also attended Tuesday’s game between France and Spain at AT&T stadium and was shown on the jumbotron near the 80th minute of the game to applause.

— Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
The atmosphere resembles a game show as much as a dating event, with laughter, applause and anticipation filling the room before the first pitch even begins.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

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