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
Keuilian applauded this impulse.
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Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
There is nothing the man can say or do that your board will support or applaud.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
Goldman analyst Gabriela Borges applauded Navan’s use of artificial intelligence as a differentiator.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
The current governor, Republican Phil Scott, applauds Roy’s interest in politics and public service but questions whether someone so young is ready for the responsibilities that come with running a state.
—Amanda Swinhart, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
There is nothing the man can say or do that your board will support or applaud.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
Goldman analyst Gabriela Borges applauded Navan’s use of artificial intelligence as a differentiator.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
The current governor, Republican Phil Scott, applauds Roy’s interest in politics and public service but questions whether someone so young is ready for the responsibilities that come with running a state.
—Amanda Swinhart, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applaud
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Dewitt also praised JaCorey Stewart’s speed.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Then praised Illini Nation for its support.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Members of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) hailed the legislation as a measure to ensure institutional stability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Advocates for 9/11 survivors hailed Hoylman-Sigal’s request.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The town clerk was commended by the Broward state attorney for excellence for updating, electronically scanning and categorizing town files after much neglect.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Jackson should be commended for taking a thoughtful step to strengthen consumer trust and the future of recycling innovation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Ivy Tech Day planned April 21 On April 21, Hoosiers will salute Ivy Tech campuses, including Valparaiso, in the fourth annual Ivy Tech Day.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Like all other private and public enterprises in Germany, these guilds now began their meetings with anthems and Hitler salutes.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Applaud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaud. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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