as in praised
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I applaud your decision to take that advanced course
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Recent Examples of applauded
In any case, the Academy’s openness toward international cinema should be applauded.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 June 2026
The audience applauded in agreement.
—Jada Yuan, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
This move was applauded by many in eating-disorder care, especially as increasingly demanding physical tasks can be supported by technology.
—Paula Chesley, STAT, 3 June 2026
In a speech given Monday at the New York Press Club, Owens echoed Cooper’s remarks and applauded Pelley for taking a stand.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2026
Docks applauded the work of both his agents, as well as officers in the MSP and Chelsea Police Department for their perseverance.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
The audience applauded the pledge.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 3 June 2026
Jennifer Levi of the LGBTQ+ rights group GLAD Law, who represents the plaintiffs, applauded the decision.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 2 June 2026
In a joint statement, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert applauded the organization.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 June 2026
The audience applauded in agreement.
—Jada Yuan, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
This move was applauded by many in eating-disorder care, especially as increasingly demanding physical tasks can be supported by technology.
—Paula Chesley, STAT, 3 June 2026
In a speech given Monday at the New York Press Club, Owens echoed Cooper’s remarks and applauded Pelley for taking a stand.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2026
Docks applauded the work of both his agents, as well as officers in the MSP and Chelsea Police Department for their perseverance.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
The audience applauded the pledge.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 3 June 2026
Jennifer Levi of the LGBTQ+ rights group GLAD Law, who represents the plaintiffs, applauded the decision.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 2 June 2026
In a joint statement, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert applauded the organization.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauded
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Universal City Police Chief Johnny Siemens praised the swift response by officers and partner agencies.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Bernardino Couñago, the firm’s co-founder and CEO, praised the potential of the solar platform.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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An experimental treatment for hair loss is being hailed on Wall Street.—
Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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Environmental group praises acquisition Environmental advocates hailed the acquisition as a milestone for Hill Country preservation.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Early Sunday morning, firefighters stood and saluted Kilduff's body during a dignified transfer as he was moved from the hospital to the medical examiner's office.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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La Familia was particularly upset that Messi and the majority of his teammates had not saluted them after games, as is customary in soccer culture.—
Michelle Kaufman
May 22,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
Verb
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For example, Dick Cheney’s 2008 address to the graduates emphasized the Coast Guard legacy and role in homeland security and commended the class on its motto to defend the Constitution and uphold high standards.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
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Sarah Eagan, executive director of the Center for Children’s Advocacy and former Child Advocate, said Scheff should be commended for running a challenging agency.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2026
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“Applauded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauded. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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