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
Reactions From Local Lawmakers While some lawmakers applauded the change, there were still criticisms.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
On Chinese social media, users applauded the impressive hardware and discipline of the PLA – and drew comparisons to Trump’s military parade held in Washington in June.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
The analyst also applauded QXO’s business playbook, which Chairman and CEO Brad Jacobs has used to outperform the broader market and in past ventures.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Jude Law’s Vladimir Putin applauded for 10+ min Olivier Assayas is bringing us political intrigue, and Venice ate it up.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2025
The festival has also been applauded for fostering a new generation of filmmakers from the Arab world, especially from Morocco, through its selection, as well as its industry program, the Atlas Workshops.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
Koster, who was born and raised in South Holland, came with a group of both family and South Holland police supporters who applauded and took photos of Koster by Winfield Clerk-Treasurer Michael Lambert during the ceremony.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
In the comment section of the original post, some users applauded the decision made by the United crew.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Viewers on the platform have applauded Lily's owners for their creative way of helping her down the stairs, with many sharing their amusement at the resulting videos.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
On Chinese social media, users applauded the impressive hardware and discipline of the PLA – and drew comparisons to Trump’s military parade held in Washington in June.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
The analyst also applauded QXO’s business playbook, which Chairman and CEO Brad Jacobs has used to outperform the broader market and in past ventures.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Jude Law’s Vladimir Putin applauded for 10+ min Olivier Assayas is bringing us political intrigue, and Venice ate it up.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2025
The festival has also been applauded for fostering a new generation of filmmakers from the Arab world, especially from Morocco, through its selection, as well as its industry program, the Atlas Workshops.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
Koster, who was born and raised in South Holland, came with a group of both family and South Holland police supporters who applauded and took photos of Koster by Winfield Clerk-Treasurer Michael Lambert during the ceremony.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
In the comment section of the original post, some users applauded the decision made by the United crew.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Viewers on the platform have applauded Lily's owners for their creative way of helping her down the stairs, with many sharing their amusement at the resulting videos.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauded
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Nadler, the long-serving congressman, praised his former aide and state assemblyman Micah Lasher but stopped short of supporting him.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Many internet users have praised Morrison and her team for saving Maple's life and those of her puppies too.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The winner will be hailed as the league's team to beat, while the loser is already in a disadvantage in terms of possible home-field advantage in the playoffs.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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In some markets, including Austin and Atlanta, Waymo's driverless rides can only be hailed through the Uber app.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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In a statement posted online, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller commended the department for exercising restraint while responding to the incident.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Henneberry commended both the Haberman family and the community for finding a bright light and taking something that is terrible and making something that is beautiful.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Applauded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauded. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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