as in positive
expressing approval
a student encouraged by his teacher's applauding comments
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as in praising
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I applaud your decision to take that advanced course
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Recent Examples of applauding
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The sight of a player first hearing their own chant and applauding the fans for it is a nourishing one.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
In the background of the video, some travelers are heard cheering and applauding the removal.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Among those applauding at the end was Carmen Chaplin, one of the director’s granddaughters, and even heretics, whose faith in Chaplin is fickle, will have been swept along.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Nobody applauding my eagle chip going in.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Others rallied behind him, applauding his honest spill.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The grandstand that had begun the evening applauding and relishing the training ground finishes of a new signing, ended it with exuberant celebrations for their old captain.
—James Nalton, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Luxury analysts recently been critical of Kering’s approach to talent management and have been applauding de Meo’s arrival.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Even progressive critics from the party’s activist wing are applauding Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, who are insisting that any government spending package must extend health care subsidies that are set to expire at the year’s end.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The sight of a player first hearing their own chant and applauding the fans for it is a nourishing one.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
In the background of the video, some travelers are heard cheering and applauding the removal.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Among those applauding at the end was Carmen Chaplin, one of the director’s granddaughters, and even heretics, whose faith in Chaplin is fickle, will have been swept along.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Nobody applauding my eagle chip going in.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Others rallied behind him, applauding his honest spill.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The grandstand that had begun the evening applauding and relishing the training ground finishes of a new signing, ended it with exuberant celebrations for their old captain.
—James Nalton, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Luxury analysts recently been critical of Kering’s approach to talent management and have been applauding de Meo’s arrival.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauding
Adjective
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Always is going to get positive yards.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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In a positive sign, Nunoo was moving his hands and fingers, according to Sutton.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While praising intent, Farley cautioned that current policies alone will not solve the demand crisis; as production expands domestically, the absence of a skilled workforce could drive up costs, create delays, and ultimately hurt both businesses and consumers.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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The film was well-received after its Venice debut with many critics praising Oscar nominee Seyfried’s performance in particular.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel clouds.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Its surveys vary in their findings across time and can be either favorable or unfavorable to the government.—
Nina Khrushcheva,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Kickstarter runs for the month of October, with the book hailing from Side Hustle Comics.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Starting next week, about 2,500 students hailing from 110 countries will relocate to the new campus.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Kerzka and the others did their best to comfort them, to bandage small wounds; the most critically injured were already at the hospital.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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But in one of his best performances in an Arsenal shirt so far, Zubimendi quickly went about making a difference.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Stevenson was appreciative of the vote of confidence from his head coach.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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The menu circles the room to appreciative murmurs.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When some in the group expressed interest in joining the early-morning bread run, the captain gave an approving blink of surprise.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
30 July 2025
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Even Dodgers' Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully was shown giving a thumbs-up afterward, adding an approving nod to the unconventional yet unforgettable performance.—
Amanda Castro
Gabe Whisnant
Anna Commander
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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The back half of the album skews less admiring and more playful.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2025
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Viewed with this admiring, ominous reserve, the wilds and waters of Sukkwan Island remain unknowable to the last.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Applauding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauding. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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