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
This act of sportsmanship by Nicklaus was both controversial and applauded.
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Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The user who tweeted the video, @SMHIghlights1, taunted Sanders for wanting the starting quarterback job because Cleveland lost, and instead of joining in on the mockery, several fans in the comment section actually applauded Sanders for being a good teammate.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
The incredible work Himmah does to address food insecurity, poverty, and social exclusion should be recognised and applauded.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
It was praised online for its accessible products and applauded again with the August launch of Rare Beauty’s new perfume.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Officials did not identify the woman in their public statements, but applauded the rescue effort.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2025
Jubilant observers applauded following the teenager’s canonization by Pope Leo.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Sano also applauded the company’s strong margin stability, even through end-market volatility, as well as its potential for multiple expansion and margin improvements.
—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
Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The user who tweeted the video, @SMHIghlights1, taunted Sanders for wanting the starting quarterback job because Cleveland lost, and instead of joining in on the mockery, several fans in the comment section actually applauded Sanders for being a good teammate.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
The incredible work Himmah does to address food insecurity, poverty, and social exclusion should be recognised and applauded.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
It was praised online for its accessible products and applauded again with the August launch of Rare Beauty’s new perfume.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Officials did not identify the woman in their public statements, but applauded the rescue effort.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2025
Jubilant observers applauded following the teenager’s canonization by Pope Leo.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Sano also applauded the company’s strong margin stability, even through end-market volatility, as well as its potential for multiple expansion and margin improvements.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauded
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The court gave the green light for those sweeping immigration operations to continue in Los Angeles — a decision that was praised by the White House and castigated by immigrant rights advocates.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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New novels are rightly praised for breaking with traditional forms and criticized for turning to stale formulas and cliches.—
Nathaniel Moore
September 10,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
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She has been hailed for her deep understanding of local government and ability to reach across the aisle to implement her agenda.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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She was hailed as a seminal aesthetic and technical influence by such luminaries as Andy Warhol, Quentin Tarantino and Madonna.—
Daniel Jonah Wolpert,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
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At an intimate reception at the library-like wine bar on Mercer Street, Sanders, a 29-year veteran of Condé Nast, was commended by Anna Wintour.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky commended the use of NATO aircraft to intercept Russian drones over Poland after a Wednesday incursion amid an attack on Ukraine.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Applauded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauded. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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