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
Brent Lang, Variety, 8 June 2026
The rescue also drew praise on social media, with many users applauding Myron's quick actions and willingness to help a stranger.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
For seven minutes after the final whistle, players and staff stood on the edge of the penalty area applauding the Liverpool supporters amassed in the Bill Shankly Kop as the Jota song remained on loop.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 28 May 2026
That is worth acknowledging and applauding.
—Jonathan Greenblatt, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Capaldi's more than 300,000 followers were quick to jump into the comment section of the now-viral post, with many applauding her choices.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Instead of taking selfies, applauding and cherishing family memories at the event, the comedian admitted to smuggling in booze, fighting with a guard and getting kicked out.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
In fact, Seydoux was among those in the audience applauding tonight.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 17 May 2026
Cate Blanchett, Julianne Moore and Pawel Pawlikowski could be seen applauding in the audience after the screening.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Verb
Sunday night’s ceremony offered a different message — Broadway is willing to work with Rudin, but applauding him is still a bridge too far.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 8 June 2026
The rescue also drew praise on social media, with many users applauding Myron's quick actions and willingness to help a stranger.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
For seven minutes after the final whistle, players and staff stood on the edge of the penalty area applauding the Liverpool supporters amassed in the Bill Shankly Kop as the Jota song remained on loop.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 28 May 2026
That is worth acknowledging and applauding.
—Jonathan Greenblatt, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Capaldi's more than 300,000 followers were quick to jump into the comment section of the now-viral post, with many applauding her choices.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Instead of taking selfies, applauding and cherishing family memories at the event, the comedian admitted to smuggling in booze, fighting with a guard and getting kicked out.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
In fact, Seydoux was among those in the audience applauding tonight.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 17 May 2026
Cate Blanchett, Julianne Moore and Pawel Pawlikowski could be seen applauding in the audience after the screening.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauding
Adjective
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Infants, usually get hep B if their mom is positive.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Dec. 2025
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Jonna hugs him and says she's already seen positive change.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The plan was met with mixed reaction, with some praising Starmer for taking action and others questioning the effectiveness of a blanket ban.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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White House communications director Steven Cheung dodged a question about Hokit’s comments at the fight, pivoting to praising the fighter.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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In the Eastern Pacific, the opposite occurs, with favorable conditions supporting above-average hurricane season activity.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Forecast confidence is increasing that some storms could become strong to severe on Sunday, especially along and north of I-20, where wind shear will be slightly more favorable for storm organization.—
Nelly Carreño,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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My group was a largely international lot, hailing from 12 countries—just shy of two-thirds came from the UK and the US—ranging in age from 18 to 89.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Meanwhile, cooling growth in the gig economy is widening a divide within the blue-collar labor market, with the number of ride-hailing drivers, truck drivers, and livestreamers declining, Caixin said.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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More than 30,000 of the hair tools have been bought in the past month, which has earned it best-seller status at Amazon.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Then, in Leverkusen, Newcastle had the two best chances, but neither Neave nor Joe Brayson could take them and they were punished.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
Verb
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That ups the ante on suspense over who as big a star of the moment as Roan might be saluting, as fans match up their ideal pairings.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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To open the big anniversary show, McEntire performed a decade-spanning medley, saluting one Song of the Year winner from each of the past six decades.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That honor seemed to leave the Blue Jays pitcher both appreciative and somewhat surprised.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The eight-level tower drew an appreciative applause from the pope after the smallest child reached the top, waved and then quickly shimmied down.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Other Democratic strategists who know Mehlhorn were less admiring.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Applauding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauding. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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