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
James Pearce, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
The audience responded by applauding.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Others praised troopers for stepping in to help, applauding authorities for rescuing the vulnerable cub and ensuring it was placed in proper care.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
At 0-2, Nimmo had started applauding and offering loud encouragement from the Rangers dugout.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 3 Apr. 2026
Just two weeks ago, Bravo fans were applauding the Summer House season 10 cast for having a candid discussion about race around the dinner table.
—Erica Campbell, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2026
As comments continue to roll in, the tone is largely supportive, with viewers applauding the woman for listening to medical advice and reconsidering her employment situation.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The nonprofit issued a statement on Wednesday applauding Huerta’s decision to share her story.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Players, coaches, cheerleaders and fans rose as one, applauding and cheering the confirmation of their spot in this most American spectacle.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
He was given a standing ovation and responded by applauding all four sides of the stadium.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
The audience responded by applauding.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Others praised troopers for stepping in to help, applauding authorities for rescuing the vulnerable cub and ensuring it was placed in proper care.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
At 0-2, Nimmo had started applauding and offering loud encouragement from the Rangers dugout.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 3 Apr. 2026
Just two weeks ago, Bravo fans were applauding the Summer House season 10 cast for having a candid discussion about race around the dinner table.
—Erica Campbell, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2026
As comments continue to roll in, the tone is largely supportive, with viewers applauding the woman for listening to medical advice and reconsidering her employment situation.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The nonprofit issued a statement on Wednesday applauding Huerta’s decision to share her story.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Players, coaches, cheerleaders and fans rose as one, applauding and cheering the confirmation of their spot in this most American spectacle.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauding
Adjective
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Some are backing away from exclusionary discipline like suspensions and expulsions and have embraced schoolwide approaches that reward positive behavior and provide social skills practice through games and role-playing.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Still, analysts have been ratcheting higher expectations on certain names — suggesting positive momentum is on their side.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The president has surely been pleased that a friendly new Post opinion page has written columns so regularly praising his foreign policy acumen, and supporters of Ukraine may also be grateful.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 May 2026
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Franklin’s post, which included a time lapse of her artistic process, accrued hundreds of comments praising her work as well as the film’s decision to hire a human artist for the project.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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If a member school’s athletic department desperately needs a line of credit, the university can arrange a more favorable one.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Surfers competed in the finals of their respective classes, again in less-than-favorable conditions.—
Tony Le Calvez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Woods, chief market strategist at Freedom Capital Markets, believes that the stock will find strong support around the $70 to $72 level, and investors should buy shares if the ride-hailing service trades in that area.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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These were selected from 15 feature-length films and 15 shorts hailing from Latin America and Asia.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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While the new stadium deal has generated a lot of good press in the days since it was announced, both Swanston and Singh acknowledge that things are extremely early in the process.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Illinois Wesleyan recruit Conor McCabe went 2-for-4 and delivered a three-run double in the fifth inning to put the Knights (13-11, 6-5) ahead for good.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Other inductions included Jason Isbell showing up for Lucinda Williams, Don Henley inducting Trisha Yearwood, Jimmie Vaughan paying tribute to Buddy Guy, and Chris Isaak saluting Roy Orbison.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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The tradition of saluting White Sox home runs continues to this day.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Lynch was appreciative of his offseason training.—
Jaylon Thompson
May 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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Despite those challenges, Thomas has remained deeply appreciative of the experience.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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In a now-viral video shared to HELLO!'s Instagram, Streep, 76, was filmed giving Blunt's impressive Schiaparelli gown an approving once-over that had Miranda Priestly written all over it.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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My hostess stands in the middle of her guests and offers me the slightest of nods, the quick upward pull of an approving smile.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Applauding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauding. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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