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
Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
However, the home fans were applauding Vinícius after his solo goal that made it 5-0 in the 63rd minute.
—Steve Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Chalamet joked as the camera cut to O'Leary applauding boisterously.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026
Norman then gets emotional, holding his face in his hands as the rest of the staff starts applauding.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Public health leaders and gambling treatment specialists across Massachusetts are applauding Boutte for coming forward with the essay published this week and spotlighting his recovery journey.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
And other stars are applauding her candor.
—Whitney Perry, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
After applauding the win, Murphy didn’t stay to watch Hudson win her category (Best Supporting Actress) or to enjoy his costars’ medley of the film’s three Best Original Song nominees, resulting in speculation he was angered by his loss.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2026
Impact on Maryland businesses Tony Toskov is one of the many cannabis business owners applauding the reclassification.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
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However, some pastors, including Louisiana minister Rodney Kennedy, are applauding the protesters' ambush.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
However, the home fans were applauding Vinícius after his solo goal that made it 5-0 in the 63rd minute.
—Steve Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Chalamet joked as the camera cut to O'Leary applauding boisterously.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026
Norman then gets emotional, holding his face in his hands as the rest of the staff starts applauding.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Public health leaders and gambling treatment specialists across Massachusetts are applauding Boutte for coming forward with the essay published this week and spotlighting his recovery journey.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
And other stars are applauding her candor.
—Whitney Perry, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
After applauding the win, Murphy didn’t stay to watch Hudson win her category (Best Supporting Actress) or to enjoy his costars’ medley of the film’s three Best Original Song nominees, resulting in speculation he was angered by his loss.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2026
Impact on Maryland businesses Tony Toskov is one of the many cannabis business owners applauding the reclassification.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauding
Adjective
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Plus, nearly all expect AI agents to deliver positive ROI by 2026.—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The region’s population grew by 244,000 in that period, marking four consecutive years of growth, and, notably, the Midwest posted positive net migration from other states for the first time this decade.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The programs are some of the biggest things he’s done for the county, Karner said, praising their impact.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Transportation and accelerated bridge construction Transportation featured prominently, with Healey again praising MBTA General Manager Phil Eng to the most rancorous applause of the night.—
Sam Drysdale,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The fame Jefferson sought was the second one, closer to honor and the acceptance of one’s ideas, credit for possession of a desirable character and a favorable reputation that would outlive him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The quarterly rebalanced assortment of large-, mid-, and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks offers an adaptable way to capitalize on favorable market conditions while minimizing losses when the market declines, as detailed in RV Portfolio performance metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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About 1,200 exhibitors hailing from 50 countries, including 140 new firms, are taking over the Fieramilano Rho fairgrounds.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Ultimately hailing from Philadelphia’s Drexel University, the former Westphal College dean is known for developing a novel apprenticeship model with the locally leading conglomerate, URBN.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Parents can now set daily time limits or block Shorts entirely, depending on what works best for their household.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Fan and critical consensus touted Kendrick Lamar’s triumphant-if-too-breezy GNX as one of 2024’s best and most successful rap albums.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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KidsFest activities will return for Sundays at Petco Park, with select Sundays throughout the home schedule dedicated to saluting different military branches, accomplishments and history.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Stewart, who was knighted in 2016, ended the clip by saluting the camera and walking off.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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When Nuno went onto the pitch at the final whistle, there were some long, appreciative hugs with some of his former players.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Sara Gibbs, executive director of Escondido Community Child Development Center, and Danielle Rush, HR director, graciously thanked Saint Helen Philoptochos and were very appreciative for their generous donation which was above and beyond their expectations, the news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Reuters similarly recorded Trump’s lowest economic approval rating in its recent poll with Ipsos, even as the president’s overall approving rating recovered slightly since its record-low approval in mid-November.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
22 Dec. 2025
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An expressive Spanberger, at times gesticulating in a Tim Walz-like manner, bantered with Spanish-speaking supporters seated before her, eliciting slight chuckles and approving nods scattered around the eatery.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Applauding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauding. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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