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
Her aesthetic and executional designs skills are to be applauded.
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Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
The Mavericks had quality production from several contributors, but Flagg applauded Washington’s versatility and physical nature.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
Lodi applauded freshman Mia Cataruzolo’s IQ and vision, which showed on a shorthanded breakaway and Stone got behind the defense on.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Not everyone is applauding all the changes.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
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Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
The Mavericks had quality production from several contributors, but Flagg applauded Washington’s versatility and physical nature.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
Lodi applauded freshman Mia Cataruzolo’s IQ and vision, which showed on a shorthanded breakaway and Stone got behind the defense on.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Not everyone is applauding all the changes.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for applaud
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applaud
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Bill Plaschke spoke a quiet and perhaps unintended truth in his column praising the competitiveness of the World Baseball Classic.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Both took time out from their preparations at Viejas Arena to praise each other.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Other barbecue joints mentioned hailed from Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas.—
Joseph Hernandez
March 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Rivian robotaxis would be available exclusively through Uber’s ride-hailing app.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Kirsch is to be commended for making a leap that few ever do.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Members commended LoPresto for her bravery in speaking up.—
Jennifer Mayerle,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Foligno held his stick in the air and waved to the cheering crowd after he was saluted with a tribute video during a timeout in the opening period.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Harper slowly trotted around the bases and took time at third to salute coach Dino Ebel.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Applaud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaud. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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