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
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.
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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
Anti-vaccine group applauds changes The anti-vaccine group Children's Health Defense, which was previously led by Kennedy, applauded the changes to the CDC's website.
—Sriparna Roy, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
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
Anti-vaccine group applauds changes The anti-vaccine group Children's Health Defense, which was previously led by Kennedy, applauded the changes to the CDC's website.
—Sriparna Roy, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauds
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Pidgeon praises Watts’ presence both on and off set.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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In another, the president praises the mother of his son Barron as one of the best moms he’s ever seen.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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The untitled film hails from Kyle Rankin (Run Hide Fight), who is directing his own screenplay.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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Williams, who hails from Hampton, transferred to ELCA after spending his freshman season with Dutchtown.—
Olivia Sayer,
AJC.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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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
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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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Michael Pollan 60 Minutes Pollan commends Kennedy for shining a light on ultraprocessed foods.—
Sarah Koch,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Applauds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauds. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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