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
The big picture: Democrats are making few changes to their top leadership ranks, despite falling short of their goal of winning a House majority on Nov. 5.
House Democratic caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) and Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) were both reelected by acclamation.
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Andrew Solender, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
Or will voters decide Kamala Harris ought to be the nation’s first woman to take up office in the Oval Office, a candidate who didn’t win a single primary yet landed at the top of her party’s ticket by acclamation.
—Staff and Wire Reports, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
If Biden decides not to run, Vice President Kamala Harris would be the overwhelming favorite to become the Democratic nominee, although whether that would come by acclamation or only after some form of competition remained unclear.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2024
He should have been given his day in the Cooperstown sunshine years ago, and by acclamation.
—Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 2 Apr. 2024
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Andrew Solender, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
Or will voters decide Kamala Harris ought to be the nation’s first woman to take up office in the Oval Office, a candidate who didn’t win a single primary yet landed at the top of her party’s ticket by acclamation.
—Staff and Wire Reports, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
If Biden decides not to run, Vice President Kamala Harris would be the overwhelming favorite to become the Democratic nominee, although whether that would come by acclamation or only after some form of competition remained unclear.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2024
He should have been given his day in the Cooperstown sunshine years ago, and by acclamation.
—Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 2 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclamation
Noun
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With a flick of the wrist, the slim bullet deposits intense, opaque color in 10 shades that are so flattering, they’re owed a standing ovation of their own.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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After the opening sketch, instead of launching into a monologue, Stephen Colbert emerged on stage to announce the award for lead actor in a comedy series to a lengthy standing ovation.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Clad in a chain-mail dress with sheer stripes and waist-length hair, Wilson's appearance during the Chris Habana show was greeted with raucous applause.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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But applause fades when health fails, when relationships suffer or when leaders disappear completely.—
Anastasia Paruntseva,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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His collaboration with Shane Meadows on the This Is England trilogy (’86, ’88, ’90) earned him widespread critical acclaim and multiple awards.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ghost Donkey Also located in the back of a food hall is the chill and intimate Ghost Donkey, the tequila and mezcal bar that moved over from the East Coast after much acclaim.—
Tim McGovern,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Acclamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclamation. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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