as in praises
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I applaud your decision to take that advanced course
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Recent Examples of applauds
Industry applauds the moves as long overdue.
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry applauds as silver medallist Heidi Weng of Norway, gold medallist Ebba Andersson of Sweden and bronze medallist Nadja Kaelin of Switzerland celebrate on the podium for the women's cross country 50km mass start final.
—CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
In that case, the enthusiasm with which one applauds may be emphatically lessened.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
His desire to lower rates is something the White House surely applauds.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Ethnomusicologist Donna Kwon applauds ENHYPEN’s commitment to the vampire lore, which has traditionally been tied to Eastern European culture.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
The town applauds their arrival every April with the Migratory Bird Celebration, three days of bird banding, tours, and lectures.
—Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Hilliker shouts as her family applauds them.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Beryl Goldberg applauds the food, small-port itineraries and fellow passengers.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry applauds as silver medallist Heidi Weng of Norway, gold medallist Ebba Andersson of Sweden and bronze medallist Nadja Kaelin of Switzerland celebrate on the podium for the women's cross country 50km mass start final.
—CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
In that case, the enthusiasm with which one applauds may be emphatically lessened.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
His desire to lower rates is something the White House surely applauds.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Ethnomusicologist Donna Kwon applauds ENHYPEN’s commitment to the vampire lore, which has traditionally been tied to Eastern European culture.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
The town applauds their arrival every April with the Migratory Bird Celebration, three days of bird banding, tours, and lectures.
—Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Hilliker shouts as her family applauds them.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Beryl Goldberg applauds the food, small-port itineraries and fellow passengers.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauds
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Sosie praises her brother, whose acting experience has mostly been limited to shorts, for his willingness to accept notes — and there were plenty.—
Mike Miller,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Lynne praises Missy Elliott’s sonic world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The series, which hails from television studio Media Res, is showrun and executive produced by Charlotte Stoudt, and directed and executive produced by Mimi Leder.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Directed by Brook Linder and produced by Chris Kim, the series hails from RadicalMedia in association with Galifianakis’ Billios Productions.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Yes, the world salutes CAPRICORN!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2026
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Both he and his wife have been pictured giving Nazi salutes to their peers.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
15 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The report commends the steps that Mayor Mike Johnston and the city have taken to reduce homelessness and bolster tourism downtown.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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Prince Andrew regrets his association with Epstein, and commends the bravery of Ms Giuffre and other survivors in standing up for themselves and others.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Applauds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauds. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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