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
Lopez and Perry's mashup linkup has earned praise from fans online, who applauded the 4 Non Blondes singer's epic cameo.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Boss also applauded the managing team of Five Below for their strong direction and recent strategic initiatives.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Their remaining team-mates applauded the away enclosure, but many in that section were gesticulating their disdain.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
This Airbnb has also been applauded for its popular amenities, like a washer and dryer, dishwasher, travel crib, bathtub, and patio.
—Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2025
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Boss also applauded the managing team of Five Below for their strong direction and recent strategic initiatives.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Their remaining team-mates applauded the away enclosure, but many in that section were gesticulating their disdain.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
This Airbnb has also been applauded for its popular amenities, like a washer and dryer, dishwasher, travel crib, bathtub, and patio.
—Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applaud
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Zhao praised Kore-eda’s films for their focus on mundane details – laundry, cooking, daily routines – that create a meditative rhythm before emotional tsunamis arrive.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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The country singer had posted a photo on Instagram of the polarizing conservative activist with himself and wife Brittany, and praised Kirk in the caption.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
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The couple, who hail from the same Texas town, met in elementary school and began dating as teenagers.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The film hails from MLB Studios and BD4, the sports and documentary label under the Banijay America banner.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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While some on social media commended Curtis for having empathy toward someone with vastly different political views, others criticized her for appearing to excuse Kirk's controversial messaging, particularly his rejection of transgender people.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Dicus commended Nunez, KNBC reported.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Fire Rescue trucks hung a giant American flag, and officers saluted as Cajuso’s body was carried away in an ambulance.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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That ups the ante on suspense over who as big a star of the moment as Roan might be saluting, as fans match up their ideal pairings.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Applaud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaud. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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