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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The resulting film drew a rousing ovation at TIFF, a fitting start to its Oscar season rollout for all the work the filmmakers put into it.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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Their powerful performances prompted a 15-minute standing ovation, and the wrestler-turned-actor was seen tearfully applauding.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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At Tuesday afternoon’s press conference, Bigelow was greeted with rapturous applause, much to her delight.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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The moment had members of the crowd inside Arthur Ashe Stadium on their feet, while Alcaraz soaked up the applause with a huge grin.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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After a global journey of 26 awards, with both audience and jury acclaim, and theatrical distribution in six countries, bringing the film into the North American market is an essential next step.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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From winning at Sundance and receiving universal critical acclaim to being year-end-listed by Barack Obama and landing an Oscar nom, Minding the Gap had a storybook run.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Acclamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclamation. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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