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
The Federation for American Immigration Reform applauded the decision.
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Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
After a long line of speakers alternately applauded or slammed the McLean senior living complex’s bid to build 40 more homes, the zoning board in Simsbury continued its hearing until next month.
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Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
At one point, Stewart turned to the crew backstage, with one crew member bringing out an oxygen tank and mask out to the rock star while several others came out to help as the crowd applauded.
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
When the final whistle blew, the Seattle crowd gave one last mighty roar as the Americans triumphantly applauded their fans, who had been in great voice the full 90 minutes.
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David Close,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Beyond the funds committed to the program, the ways in which new incentives allocate those dollars are applauded for luring productions to return.
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Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
18 June 2026
Oppenheimer analyst Timothy Horan applauded SpaceX’s deal for Cursor in a note on Thursday, claiming the acquisition could boost its shares to $250 by the end of the year, up from an earlier projection of $190.
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Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
In a statement, SAG-AFTRA national executive director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland applauded the hosts on their organizing drive.
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Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
At the meeting, members of the board of education applauded the rule changes.
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Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
After a long line of speakers alternately applauded or slammed the McLean senior living complex’s bid to build 40 more homes, the zoning board in Simsbury continued its hearing until next month.
—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
At one point, Stewart turned to the crew backstage, with one crew member bringing out an oxygen tank and mask out to the rock star while several others came out to help as the crowd applauded.
—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
When the final whistle blew, the Seattle crowd gave one last mighty roar as the Americans triumphantly applauded their fans, who had been in great voice the full 90 minutes.
—
David Close,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Beyond the funds committed to the program, the ways in which new incentives allocate those dollars are applauded for luring productions to return.
—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
18 June 2026
Oppenheimer analyst Timothy Horan applauded SpaceX’s deal for Cursor in a note on Thursday, claiming the acquisition could boost its shares to $250 by the end of the year, up from an earlier projection of $190.
—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
In a statement, SAG-AFTRA national executive director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland applauded the hosts on their organizing drive.
—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
At the meeting, members of the board of education applauded the rule changes.
—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauded
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The coalition of groups associated with the lawsuit praised the ruling.
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Cue also praised Apple’s studio chiefs, Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg.
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The small Coefficient Bio team hailed from Genentech’s renowned drug discovery unit.
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Conservative leaders hailed the Parliament vote as a victory.
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The Angels then saluted Ward, a member of the major league team for eight seasons, with a tribute video in the middle of the first inning.
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Industry heavyweights also saluted the executive.
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In a news release announcing the arrest, Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter expressed condolences to the family and commended the professionalism of the responding officers.
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Nakase commended her along with Zandalasini and Williams for maximizing their minutes in the last few weeks.
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“Applauded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauded. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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