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
At the meeting, members of the board of education applauded the rule changes.
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
In the comments, viewers applauded her daring, but lovingly shared concern for her safety.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
While Ghalenoei sat by himself in the dugout, his players gathered together and walked around the field applauding their remaining thousands of flag-shaking, roaring fans.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
At one point, Fields raised red flags about a model rollout, and Mulally applauded him.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 12 June 2026
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
In the comments, viewers applauded her daring, but lovingly shared concern for her safety.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
While Ghalenoei sat by himself in the dugout, his players gathered together and walked around the field applauding their remaining thousands of flag-shaking, roaring fans.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
At one point, Fields raised red flags about a model rollout, and Mulally applauded him.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for applaud
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applaud
Verb
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Domingo praises Spielberg as a collaborator.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
13 June 2026
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Tend details gently, and praise small consistent gains.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The opera, an adaptation of Dorothy and DuBose Heyward’s play (itself an adaptation of the latter’s 1925 novel), tells the story of a disabled Black beggar hailing from Charleston, who attempts to rescue Bess from her drug dealer and controlling lover.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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Passengers can give them a call or even hail them from the shoreline like a traditional cab.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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The mayor and commissioner said police will be out in full force for the parade, as both commended NYPD officers for their work Saturday night when 63 people were arrested.—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Macron commended Trump for the announcement of the memorandum of understanding with Iran and for attending the G7 summit, which France is hosting, during his opening remarks.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Heartfelt salutes trumpet ebullient activism.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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When the ball went in the hole, the boos continued, and Clark jokingly touched the brim of his cap and saluted the aggrieved Canadian crowd.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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“Applaud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaud. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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