Synonyms of applauded

applauded

verb

past tense of applaud

as in praised

to declare enthusiastic approval of

I applaud your decision to take that advanced course

Synonyms & Similar Words

• praised
• hailed
• saluted
• commended
• acclaimed
• cheered
• lauded
• touted
• endorsed
• accredited
• clapped
• cracked up
• approved
• recommended
• celebrated
• rose (to)
• extolled
• favored
• doffed one's hat to
• eulogized
• supported
• ballyhooed
• bravoed
• sang
• rooted (for)
• flattered
• emblazoned
• overpraised
• idolized
• magnified
• adulated
• belauded
• deified
• glorified

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• knocked
• slammed
• panned
• disparaged
• criticized
• blamed
• belittled
• put down
• censured
• admonished
• rebuked
• reprimanded
• reprehended
• reprobated
• reproached
• reproved
• excoriated
• discommended
• castigated
• lambasted
• vilified
• chid
• skewered
• slagged
• keelhauled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of applauded

But the fact that this super team from LA added another not-so-secret weapon in its bid for a three-peat was not universally applauded by baseball fans. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026

His factory boss, aware of Shigejiro’s situation at home, applauded his utterly straightforward personality and indeed even raised his salary. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Hospital executives in the Bay Area applauded the new list Tuesday. — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026

The Norwood firefighters union strongly applauded the legislative push, noting that the vote follows years of advocacy by community members who refused to let the issue fade away. — Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 1 Aug. 2026

These efforts are to be applauded, but housing affordability issues exist throughout the United States, particularly in nonmetropolitan areas. — Monitor Reader, Christian Science Monitor, 28 July 2026

When Richard applauded one such culinary act of defiance, the man took the opportunity to shoot the king. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

As the room applauded, the president did not appear to be clapping. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 25 July 2026

Their supporters applauded each other in a show of goodwill too often absent in contemporary politics. — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026