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
In that case, the enthusiasm with which one applauds may be emphatically lessened.
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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
He was not involved in the study, and applauds the creative insight of the researchers, but believes more evidence is needed.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
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
He was not involved in the study, and applauds the creative insight of the researchers, but believes more evidence is needed.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauds
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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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Banuelos praises his girlfriend/mentee's competition skills in an Instagram Reel.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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Co-written by Keyaunte Mayfield, Murphy and Hart, the film hails from Silver Sail Entertainment, Altered State Entertainment, Privateer Entertainment and Hooligan Dreamers.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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The four-year-old female Doberman Pinscher, whose full name is Penny GCHP CH Connquest Best Of Both Worlds, hails from Reseda, California.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
4 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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Ogilvie commends Randhawa for his proactive approach to bringing back Old Sugar Mill.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Clayton commends Salley’s vulnerability and offers her a rose to stay on her season.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Applauds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauds. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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