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
But more than anything else, Truwit applauds her friend's character and selflessness.
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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
Little applauds compromise on Medicaid Little’s signature was the final step in a monthslong debate over the future of the state’s Medicaid expansion program.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Mar. 2025
Whenever your adversary applauds you, stop and reassess.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
The audience applauds again at the 56-second mark, still before hearing a single traditional punchline.
—John Roy, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2025
Gary Bucciarelli, a wildlife biologist with the University of California at Davis, applauds the brigade's work.
—Stephanie O'Neill, NPR, 26 Jan. 2025
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
Little applauds compromise on Medicaid Little’s signature was the final step in a monthslong debate over the future of the state’s Medicaid expansion program.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Mar. 2025
Whenever your adversary applauds you, stop and reassess.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
The audience applauds again at the 56-second mark, still before hearing a single traditional punchline.
—John Roy, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2025
Gary Bucciarelli, a wildlife biologist with the University of California at Davis, applauds the brigade's work.
—Stephanie O'Neill, NPR, 26 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauds
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Our expert reviews of JBL headphones consistently praises the brand for balancing strong sound with everyday value, and this pair fits right into that category.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Tropp also praises the Mission Beach and Pacific Beach communities for their dining options, small businesses, open spaces and entertainment venues.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Xiao Yi Wang-Beckvall hails from Hawaii but has been primarily playing the Asia/Australia circuit this year.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bach Mai, who hails from Texas, expresses that RAISEfashion has been highly supportive of his namesake brand.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
10 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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