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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This could have very positive effects on teen mental health and reduce the risks of cyberbullying which has detrimentally affected mental health.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Working in Retirement: Good or Bad? For those who have taken on part-time work in retirement, the experience appears to be positive.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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The administration is sounding like mercantilists, maximizing the nation’s wealth by increasing exports and minimizing imports, essentially creating a favorable balance of trade.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
9 May 2025
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What often occurs is that teams with favorable odds to land the top pick ultimately end up settling for a later selection within the top 10.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
9 May 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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The film topped Entertainment Weekly's 2022 list of Tom Cruise-starring projects ranked by grade, and came in just behind Born on the Fourth of July as containing Cruise's all-time best screen performance.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
19 May 2025
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Here are 5 of the best Our best wishes on a safe start to the day.—
Quartz Staff,
Quartz,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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The owner has been very worried for Benji and was incredibly appreciative ...—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2025
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The sisters accepted this and did not question her, seemingly appreciative of her considerable work caring for their father.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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In terms of voter approval of Trump's handling of the economy, 42 percent approve, with 24 percent strongly approving and 18 percent somewhat approving, while 55 percent disapprove, 42 percent strongly and 13 percent somewhat.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 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 24 May. 2025.
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