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
His appearance was a surprise even to his colleagues, who stood up and applauded enthusiastically as the audience whooped and hollered.
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Attorney Alan Milstein, who led the antitrust litigation of former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett against the NFL’s eligibility rule, applauded the investigation.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The politics aren’t simple Family Research Council President Tony Perkins, an influential conservative voice who is also a former Louisiana lawmaker, applauded Murrill’s step.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Instead, as the Miracle left the court, the fans stood and applauded.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Nicole Sganga Officials like Budd applauded Mullin's decision to rescind a memo from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem last summer requiring her office's approval on all DHS contracts and grants over $100,000 — including FEMA disaster relief.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Republicans applauded Braun’s move, but state Democratic Party Chair Karen Tallian leveled criticism.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Ford was applauded for his versatility during the 2024 season, but failed to win the starting guard job last year.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Some environmental advocates applauded the move as a step in the right direction.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Attorney Alan Milstein, who led the antitrust litigation of former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett against the NFL’s eligibility rule, applauded the investigation.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The politics aren’t simple Family Research Council President Tony Perkins, an influential conservative voice who is also a former Louisiana lawmaker, applauded Murrill’s step.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Instead, as the Miracle left the court, the fans stood and applauded.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Nicole Sganga Officials like Budd applauded Mullin's decision to rescind a memo from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem last summer requiring her office's approval on all DHS contracts and grants over $100,000 — including FEMA disaster relief.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Republicans applauded Braun’s move, but state Democratic Party Chair Karen Tallian leveled criticism.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Ford was applauded for his versatility during the 2024 season, but failed to win the starting guard job last year.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Some environmental advocates applauded the move as a step in the right direction.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauded
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For White Ribbon Day in 2024, Bournemouth were praised for their video campaign, which showed the journeys of a man and a woman home from the Vitality Stadium after dark.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Hall praised the department’s efforts this year under the leadership of Wayne Jones, who became the city’s first Black police chief in 2023.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Members of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) hailed the legislation as a measure to ensure institutional stability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Advocates for 9/11 survivors hailed Hoylman-Sigal’s request.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Jeff Bewkes, former CEO of Time Warner, which owned a controlling stake in Time Warner Cable until shedding it in advance of Charter’s 2014 takeover, saluted Collins in a statement shared by the late exec’s family.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2026
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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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Fire Chief Bob Grabowski commended DeJong’s contributions to the department in the village’s news release.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Alex Souponetsky, general manager of Fly Legacy Aviation, commended Aytch’s handling of the emergency.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Applauded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauded. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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