APPLAUDERS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

applauders

noun

plural of applauder

as in cheerleaders

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Noun

Your fellow travelers paid for their seats and don’t have to offer an explanation for not wanting to move.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Militant members and their fellow travelers booed, and a former Labour chairman stormed off the stage in anger.

— James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

Definition of fellow travelers

Noun

Recently, Keller was among a number of interpreters involved in SignUp Media’s partnership with Netflix to do this work on dozens of the streaming platform’s original programming for kids and families, and licensed titles, available through SignUp.

— Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
That includes everything from amateur-signing bonuses, retirement benefits and moving expenses, to interpreters and clubhouse meals.

— Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Definition of interpreters

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Its adherents believe that the relentless pursuit of maximizing individual freedom and rights has come at the cost of community, religion, and traditional norms.

— Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026
While these America First adherents preach populism, their closets are full of Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Louboutin, Dior, and plenty of other boldface European names.

— Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of adherents

Noun

As the disciples ponder what to do next, a knock is heard at the door.

— Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026
Ganni disciples might pair a leopard print dresses with chunky sneakers, or puff-sleeve blouses with track pants—both formulas that helped cement it as one of the leading forces behind CPHFW’s street style.

— Kelsey Stewart, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of disciples

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