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
Participants at the panel applauded the program but said a few adjustments would give major studios more confidence in utilizing it.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
One reviewer applauded its multipurpose design and used it as a serving tray for hors d'oeuvres and to display their electric candles.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
However, JPMorgan applauded the company's record number of customer implementation and annual recurring revenue growth.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Kershaw, age 37, emerged from the bullpen in the 12th inning with the bases loaded and two outs, and got Nathan Lukes to ground out as Koufax stood and applauded.
—Steve Rushin, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
Aside from slowing down Cook, Kelce applauded the Bills offense for their 40-9 win over the Panthers.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
International production location incentives now include mandates for skills development spending, which Weiss applauded for training young technicians.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Lopez and Perry's mashup linkup has earned praise from fans online, who applauded the 4 Non Blondes singer's epic cameo.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Their remaining team-mates applauded the away enclosure, but many in that section were gesticulating their disdain.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
One reviewer applauded its multipurpose design and used it as a serving tray for hors d'oeuvres and to display their electric candles.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
However, JPMorgan applauded the company's record number of customer implementation and annual recurring revenue growth.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Kershaw, age 37, emerged from the bullpen in the 12th inning with the bases loaded and two outs, and got Nathan Lukes to ground out as Koufax stood and applauded.
—Steve Rushin, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
Aside from slowing down Cook, Kelce applauded the Bills offense for their 40-9 win over the Panthers.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
International production location incentives now include mandates for skills development spending, which Weiss applauded for training young technicians.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Lopez and Perry's mashup linkup has earned praise from fans online, who applauded the 4 Non Blondes singer's epic cameo.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Their remaining team-mates applauded the away enclosure, but many in that section were gesticulating their disdain.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauded
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This novel was nominated for the Booker prize in 2021 and was praised for being genre-bending.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Chu praised Kerstein, likening the art of editing each musical number to a different puzzle.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Manchester United alum — widely hailed as one of the greatest players of his generation — retired from professional football in 2013 after a storied career.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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While Holliday played Flo, Ladd was cast as singing waitress Belle who, like Ladd, hailed from Mississippi.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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Artist David Banner, Pastor Shirley Caesar and business entrepreneur Janice Bryant Howroyd will be saluted at the 2025 HBCU Honors.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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Fire Rescue trucks hung a giant American flag, and officers saluted as Cajuso’s body was carried away in an ambulance.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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In the waning days of the pandemic, appreciation and recognition came from Los Angeles city and county officials, who, according to posts on Farzam’s Instagram, commended Farzam for operating Covid testing centers and hailed him as a leader and role model.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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At-large Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera commended Patterson for breaking barriers in conjunction with delivering results.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Applauded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauded. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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