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
Thousands of Reddit commenters applauded her for not disrupting the wedding.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
In the background of the video, some travelers are heard cheering and applauding the removal.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
At issue is whether budget-year changes—passed quietly in 2025 and applauded by some ultra-Orthodox leaders—let yeshivas meet state requirements without reliably teaching core subjects such as English, math and civics.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
In a statement, Brightline applauded the federal government’s recent efforts.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for applaud
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
In the background of the video, some travelers are heard cheering and applauding the removal.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
At issue is whether budget-year changes—passed quietly in 2025 and applauded by some ultra-Orthodox leaders—let yeshivas meet state requirements without reliably teaching core subjects such as English, math and civics.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
In a statement, Brightline applauded the federal government’s recent efforts.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applaud
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Johnson praised the president’s campaign advising Salvadorans on how to stay healthy during COVID-19.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Dean and Dan Caten recalled meeting Armani during many summer holidays throughout the Mediterranean and also praised his generosity toward them and young designers.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The agency brought a similar dark patterns lawsuit against Uber in April, accusing the ride-hailing and delivery company of deceptive billing and cancellation practices tied to its Uber One subscription service.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
23 Sep. 2025
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Tiwa Savage, often hailed as the Queen of Afrobeats, is stepping into a bold new chapter with her debut R&B album, This One Is Personal.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
23 Sep. 2025
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Cozens’ former teammate Kyle Okposo took to Cozens right away, even commending the youngster for his leadership skills.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Carrie Severino, president of the conservative advocacy group Judicial Crisis Network, told the Washington Examiner that clearer emergency docket orders can help stop issues from returning to the docket, while commending the justices for taking up the FTC firing case.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Sep. 2025
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Cristobal saluted the huge crowd.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
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In the wake of the shooting, according to the news service, police and emergency vehicles made their way to the coroner’s office, with community members saluting and carrying American flags.—
Tara Suter,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Applaud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaud. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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