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
Lonnie Burstein Hewitt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
When the final number was finished, the three eldest boys came to the fore on the catwalk mini stage underneath a shower of confetti and took a bow, with Mom and Dad now in the background, applauding politely but proudly.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2025
At best, viewers reply with admiration, applauding the Fadel's contestants for their quick thinking.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
The two men are surrounded by applauding officials while confetti falls in the background.
—Yamiche Alcindor, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
Social media users joined in applauding her.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Griffin said, with The View audience applauding and her cohosts getting up to hug her amid the confirmation.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
At the time of writing, the post has received 5,200 upvotes and over 1,700 comments, with many commenters applauding the man’s response.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Even progressive critics from the party’s activist wing are applauding Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, who are insisting that any government spending package must extend health care subsidies that are set to expire at the year’s end.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
Amazingly, Exposure contestants go through hours of practice and performance each day without ever seeming to tire, and along with the competitive spirit, there’s a real sense of community, with skaters constantly encouraging, applauding, and appreciating each other.
—Lonnie Burstein Hewitt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
When the final number was finished, the three eldest boys came to the fore on the catwalk mini stage underneath a shower of confetti and took a bow, with Mom and Dad now in the background, applauding politely but proudly.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2025
At best, viewers reply with admiration, applauding the Fadel's contestants for their quick thinking.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
The two men are surrounded by applauding officials while confetti falls in the background.
—Yamiche Alcindor, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
Social media users joined in applauding her.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Griffin said, with The View audience applauding and her cohosts getting up to hug her amid the confirmation.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
At the time of writing, the post has received 5,200 upvotes and over 1,700 comments, with many commenters applauding the man’s response.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Even progressive critics from the party’s activist wing are applauding Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, who are insisting that any government spending package must extend health care subsidies that are set to expire at the year’s end.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauding
Adjective
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Liverpool have taken positive steps forward in their past two games, winning both following a run of six defeats in seven.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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In this book, the whole occupation was described as something avant-garde or positive.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Perry officially kicked off the screening by praising his star Shannon Thornton, best known for her role as Miss Mississippi on Katori Hall’s hit Starz show P-Valley.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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Patteron burst out laughing and praising her roast.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The measure’s approval allows Democrats to redraw congressional maps more favorable to their party in the nation’s largest state and keep up with Republicans who have moved to add potential new red House seats in Texas and elsewhere.—
Josh Boak,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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By contrast, the Moon is a much more favorable environment by many metrics.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Singaporean ride-hailing firm Grab has also made a strategic equity investment in WeRide, and is working with the Chinese firm to offer robobuses in Singapore starting next year.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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The ride hailing stock climbed nearly 3% following an earnings beat.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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However, on his eighth touch, Payne turned a good play into a disaster.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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Arsenal’s second-half performance here was arguably their best of the campaign.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Instead, the 85-year-old leaves on her own terms, her faculties intact, a generation of Democrats saluting her legacy.—
Molly Ball,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Trump, always appreciative of a compliment, responded by inviting Infantino to a White House signing event for the Abraham Accords, which sought to normalize diplomatic relations between Israel and several Arab countries.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Redditors in the comment section were appreciative of the woman’s lighthearted attitude about the mix-up and praised her for being understanding.—
Emily Rella,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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When some in the group expressed interest in joining the early-morning bread run, the captain gave an approving blink of surprise.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
30 July 2025
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Even Dodgers' Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully was shown giving a thumbs-up afterward, adding an approving nod to the unconventional yet unforgettable performance.—
Amanda Castro
Gabe Whisnant
Anna Commander
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Applauding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauding. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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