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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So out of that pain, something positive did come out of that.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Under the Biden administration, the Department of Health and Human Services amended this rule, enabling kidney and liver transplants from HIV-positive donors to take place outside of research.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
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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The upcoming World Cup clash between the US and Australia has unexpectedly escalated into a fierce rivalry, despite both teams initially celebrating their favorable draw.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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National Weather Service A tornado watch means weather conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms to develop.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
18 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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Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson just stopped Haiti's best opportunity to score all night, on a corner kick that found the head of Haiti's Ade and deflected backward on an angle directly into the goal.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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The Marlins improve to 38-38 and are an MLB-best 12-4 in June.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
Verb
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The case involved schoolchildren whose religious beliefs prevented them from saluting the American flag and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Diana attended this event as a member of the Royal Family from 1981 to 1992, then saluting Queen Elizabeth II, without ever missing a single one.—
Giorgia Olivieri,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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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Leaders spend less time approving and more time setting direction and context.—
Anna Drobakha,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Applauding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauding. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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