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
He was not involved in the study, and applauds the creative insight of the researchers, but believes more evidence is needed.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
The crowd applauds for 13 seconds both at the intense, almost Chris Farley–esque yell itself and the absurdity of Maron’s desire to be a manly coward.
—John Roy, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2025
But there are clearly no hard feelings, as the three actresses hug and marvel while the crowd applauds.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Sep. 2025
Both get up and the winner raises the arm of the loser and applauds him briefly in a sign of respect.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
But more than anything else, Truwit applauds her friend's character and selflessness.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes applauds from the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on August 3, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Micah Bell, director of Porter County Search and Rescue, applauds the governor’s call for better coordination of search and rescue teams in the state.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
In a confessional, Cheyenne applauds Zach's willingness to go through this process.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
The crowd applauds for 13 seconds both at the intense, almost Chris Farley–esque yell itself and the absurdity of Maron’s desire to be a manly coward.
—John Roy, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2025
But there are clearly no hard feelings, as the three actresses hug and marvel while the crowd applauds.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Sep. 2025
Both get up and the winner raises the arm of the loser and applauds him briefly in a sign of respect.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
But more than anything else, Truwit applauds her friend's character and selflessness.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes applauds from the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on August 3, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Micah Bell, director of Porter County Search and Rescue, applauds the governor’s call for better coordination of search and rescue teams in the state.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
In a confessional, Cheyenne applauds Zach's willingness to go through this process.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauds
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Mike Johnson praises Democrats who voted with GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson praised the eight Democrat senators who broke with their party and voted with the GOP on legislation to end the shutdown.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Matthew Hunt gardens in the Talega enclave within the city of San Clemente, and praises his purple Polygala x dalmaisiana, commonly known as sweet pea shrub.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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The film hails from Firebrand, a next-generation entertainment group launched in March 2022 and led by Alec Roth, Josh Clayton, Kirk Martin, Tuan Bui and Peter Morgan.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Stammen hails from the central Ohio village of North Star.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Their skill and sense of daring have been foundational for Davis, who simultaneously salutes their music and uses it as a vital launching pad for her own work.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Beginning with the costume and hunters’ parade and continuing on through the Oktoberfest church service and the landlords’ concert and gun salutes at the Bavaria as the grand finale on the last day, kids can learn about German traditions among a whole lot of color and character.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Will these two oddballs, thrust together by a dental emergency on a night that commends peace on Earth and goodwill toward men, maintain a friendship?—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Broncos head coach Sean Payton regularly commends Lazzaro’s work, both in terms of on-field data and research, and also in the scouting and draft realms.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Applauds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauds. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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