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applaud

verb

ə-ˈplȯd How to pronounce applaud (audio)
Definition of applaudnext
as in to praise
to declare enthusiastic approval of I applaud your decision to take that advanced course

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Recent Examples of applaud He also was applauded by many people for his actions on the sideline. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026 In July, the Whiteman Airport Coalition applauded Moreno for her important coverage of a brush fire. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 The group People Not Politicians Missouri, which sponsored the redistricting referendum, applauded the Supreme Court decisions that left the state court ruling in place. — David A. Lieb, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026 Women aren’t ready to applaud the announcement, saying the FDA should have declared a shortage which could incentivize manufacturers to increase production faster. — Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for applaud
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applaud
  1. praise
  2. hail
  3. commend
  4. salute
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  • The jury noted the film, which had its world premiere at Oldenburg, was made without a budget and praised the resourcefulness that constraint produced, comparing its tone to the irreverence of 1990s comedies.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
  • To thunderous applause, Kirchner praised the expansive welfare programs of his mother's presidency, which ended over a decade ago.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of praise
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  • Securing city and state permits for ride-hailing and taxi operations is another step, according to Abuelsamid.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio, whose deputies played a leading role in the discussions, hailed the agreement.
    — Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of hail
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  • Chicago 7th Ward Alderman Greg Mitchell, the main speaker at the unveiling, commended West’s cultural contributions and her legacy as an educator during her tenure at Chicago State University.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Speaking to reporters after the hearing, Bragg, whose office had sought a 20-year prison term, commended Haley and all of the women who came forward against Weinstein, several of whom attended the hearing.
    — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of commend
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  • Opened in 2019, The Hotel Zags Portland’s mod decor salutes its midcentury origins (its building dates back to 1962) while still feeling current.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Musgraves participated in all-star salutes to Parton on previous awards shows, while the country icon was still living.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of salute

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“Applaud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaud. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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