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
Lisa Gilbert, co-president of Public Citizen, a consumer rights group that published a report documenting the Trump administration’s moves to halt or dismiss investigations against 89 corporations, including Musk’s companies, applauded the subcommitte report.
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Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
His transformation has sparked widespread praise, and many fans applauded his commitment to physical health and fitness.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
When we were finished, Louie applauded the moment and explained what a gift that was to my partner.
—Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Typically, economists would applaud numbers like this as signs of a healthy economy, but in this case the consensus is that March is a one-time splurge with rockier seas ahead.
—Nerdwallet, Oc Register, 21 Apr. 2025
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Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
His transformation has sparked widespread praise, and many fans applauded his commitment to physical health and fitness.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
When we were finished, Louie applauded the moment and explained what a gift that was to my partner.
—Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Typically, economists would applaud numbers like this as signs of a healthy economy, but in this case the consensus is that March is a one-time splurge with rockier seas ahead.
—Nerdwallet, Oc Register, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applaud
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Star Florence Pugh and director Jake Schreier praise Marvel for making a big-budget comic book movie about such an emotional and real issue.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
3 May 2025
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With over 12,300 reviews and a 4.8-star average rating, shoppers praise the shirt’s softness, comfort, and moisture-wicking abilities.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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Editors’ Picks How Healthy Is Tofu? Governor Newsom has hailed the measure as one that could render automobile tailpipes as obsolete as rotary phones.—
Lisa Friedman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The weather service said gusty winds up to 60 mph and hail the size of quarters will be possible in the strongest storms.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2025
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The White House commended the newspaper during one of its press briefings for making other changes to its newsroom in March.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Cantwell also threw her support to Isaacman commending both his business and space experience.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2025
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Wilshere, the staff and players took a few more, walking over to salute the travelling fans after the handshakes and hugs.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Outside, Sheinbaum climbed the stairs to the main esplanade, where an all-female delegation was waiting, then made her way to the lobby and saluted the flag.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Applaud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaud. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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