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
Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
Some Jewish groups are applauding the effort.
—Jeff Zeman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
What’s more fascinating though is the element of fans who aren’t just applauding his time at the team, but celebrating his departure.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The few standing are not applauding, while the Republican side is cheering and clapping.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Moscow and Beijing are no doubt applauding.
—James Stavridis, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2025
Last year, Emma Stone was left stranded in the lobby bar when her film went on an awards-winning streak − taking three major awards without the star applauding from her front-row auditorium seat.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Some of the loudest voices applauding NED’s struggles are those who wish to see freedom fail.
—Peter Roskam, National Review, 26 Feb. 2025
As the giant end title came up — Still Alice, gray on white — the whole audience, over a thousand people, leapt to its feet, applauding and weeping.
—Wash Westmoreland, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
Independence Police Chief Adam Dustman has announced an internal investigation into a November police shooting that killed a mother and her baby, while applauding the officer who fired the fatal bullets.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
Some Jewish groups are applauding the effort.
—Jeff Zeman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
What’s more fascinating though is the element of fans who aren’t just applauding his time at the team, but celebrating his departure.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The few standing are not applauding, while the Republican side is cheering and clapping.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Moscow and Beijing are no doubt applauding.
—James Stavridis, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2025
Last year, Emma Stone was left stranded in the lobby bar when her film went on an awards-winning streak − taking three major awards without the star applauding from her front-row auditorium seat.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Some of the loudest voices applauding NED’s struggles are those who wish to see freedom fail.
—Peter Roskam, National Review, 26 Feb. 2025
As the giant end title came up — Still Alice, gray on white — the whole audience, over a thousand people, leapt to its feet, applauding and weeping.
—Wash Westmoreland, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauding
Adjective
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Among Republicans, the gap is a 19% positive to a 43% negative.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
9 July 2025
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The influx of capital is a net positive, fueling innovation and scaling operations.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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This is driven by the ongoing market share gains from its FreeStyle Libre platform and the favorable effects of recent product launches, including Lingo, TriClip, and i-STAT.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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In 2019, 52% of Mainers had a favorable impression of Collins, according to Morning Consult polling.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Thirteen models stood out to us over the course of the fall 2025 circuit, hailing from all corners of the world—from Qingdao, China to Orlando, Florida.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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The company, which is Southeast Asia’s ride-hailing and super app, has incorporated AI into a program that helps drivers get more jobs, while Tan himself uses a personal AI coding assistant.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But maybe, in an odd way, the timing is good, given the looming July 31 trade deadline.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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See my tips and best picks on how to protect yourself from identity theft at Cyberguy.com/IdentityTheft 10.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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In addition to her act of kindness, Cabrera is appreciative of the connection and collaboration she’s received through social media, when it’s used in a positive way.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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There were spectacular shots in front of an appreciative Headingley audience as England galloped along at close to five runs an over, throwing away many of their wickets along the way, as is their wont, before eventually being dismissed six runs short of India’s 471.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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Independents, especially those with college degrees, have become less approving over time.—
Anthony Salvanto,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2025
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On cue, bright, metallic outbursts rang from the cimbalom, winning the approving nod of a nearby French-horn player.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
5 May 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 14 Jul. 2025.
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