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
Some environmental advocates applauded the move as a step in the right direction.
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Erika Edwards, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Antiplastic advocates applauded Thursday’s announcement.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The decision infuriated local opponents, who have applauded selectmen’s decision in mid-March to authorize legal action to try to reverse the vote.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Riders cheered and applauded when the first train left the station.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Industry leaders applauded the administration’s efforts.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Judd Rosen, an attorney representing the family of the other girl who survived but was seriously injured, applauded the charge when reached Tuesday.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Keuilian applauded this impulse.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Goldman analyst Gabriela Borges applauded Navan’s use of artificial intelligence as a differentiator.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Erika Edwards, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Antiplastic advocates applauded Thursday’s announcement.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The decision infuriated local opponents, who have applauded selectmen’s decision in mid-March to authorize legal action to try to reverse the vote.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Riders cheered and applauded when the first train left the station.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Industry leaders applauded the administration’s efforts.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Judd Rosen, an attorney representing the family of the other girl who survived but was seriously injured, applauded the charge when reached Tuesday.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Keuilian applauded this impulse.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Goldman analyst Gabriela Borges applauded Navan’s use of artificial intelligence as a differentiator.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauded
Verb
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Miles praised the defensive effort of South Carolina.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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The shoe was a hit, praised equally for its design as its comfort, and is currently available in 19 different colorways and materials, including pink or leopard ponyhair, white leather, and tan suede.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Created by Austrian programmer Peter Steinberger and released in November, the free AI agent has been hailed as a new way to supercharge productivity.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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De Moraes, who until recently was hailed as a hero by adversaries of the former president, has been under fire since January from both critics and allies of Bolsonaro over the justice’s ties to the bank, which have raised concerns over conflicts of interest.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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An honor guard saluted, marking the arrival of an honorary procession of city police, fire and public works fleet vehicles.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Valladares saluted the farmworker movement but also said the labor movement brought its own social complexities.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jackson should be commended for taking a thoughtful step to strengthen consumer trust and the future of recycling innovation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Beatriz Andre, acting regional attorney for the EEOC’s Los Angeles District Office, commended Justin and Wonderful for reaching the settlement.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Applauded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauded. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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