1
as in ovation
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
a design for a memorial for the victims of the attack that has received nothing but applause from officials, commentators, and the general public
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2
as in accolade
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
a heroic effort by the fire department that deserves the applause of everyone in the city
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Recent Examples of applause
Democratic politicians are purportedly in favor of ending partisan redistricting (or gerrymandering), which is a common applause line in stump speeches.
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Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Getting carried away by external validation — chasing titles, applause, or financial wins at the expense of your deeper purpose.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 12 Oct. 2025
As the audience roared with applause, her words lingered—a call for women to trust their instincts, use their voices and believe that advocacy is not just healing for others, but for themselves.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 10 Oct. 2025
Scorsese and his light disdain for streamers’ homepage tiles was greeted with applause, and both Scorsese and Panahi, who ended their chat with a long hug on stage, were met with a standing ovation.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2025
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Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Getting carried away by external validation — chasing titles, applause, or financial wins at the expense of your deeper purpose.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 12 Oct. 2025
As the audience roared with applause, her words lingered—a call for women to trust their instincts, use their voices and believe that advocacy is not just healing for others, but for themselves.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 10 Oct. 2025
Scorsese and his light disdain for streamers’ homepage tiles was greeted with applause, and both Scorsese and Panahi, who ended their chat with a long hug on stage, were met with a standing ovation.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applause
Noun
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Sullivan received a boisterous standing ovation during the game’s first TV timeout.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The anticipated $120 million epic got a lengthy standing ovation and is being talked about as a major awards contender for Netflix.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Sweeney’s performance earned her an acting accolade at the Hamptons International Film Festival in October.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Messi has more than just individual accolades at stake on Saturday.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Up-and-comer status gifted el Khaleel’s group, Mantronix, with the glory of a four-hundred-dollar gig at the rec center, home to youth basketball games, baton-twirling competitions, after-school child care, and — on occasion — community concerts.—
Jeff Pearlman,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Early on a winter Saturday morning in 1981, Louis Garcia stood awestruck by the power and glory of Riverside Church.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Dean is one of the most promising singer-songwriters of 2025, earning critical acclaim for her new album, The Art of Loving.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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Mario Cuomo, born in Queens, rose from a legal assistant to governor, earning national acclaim for his 1984 Democratic Convention keynote address and his leadership during his three terms.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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Ukraine had already arranged credits from European institutions for €800 million ($930 million), Grynchuk said, and had discussed expanding these loans.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Although, in a way, that does prove one point that’s worth giving the defense credit for.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Oct. 2025
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Irwin remains a top contender in Season 34, earning early praise from judge Derek Hough and tying for the highest score in Week 1.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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This could look like public recognition, unexpected praise from a boss or an opportunity to showcase your talents in a way that feels new and exciting.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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She would be recognized by her peers with honors from the National Radio Hall of Fame, the Hollywood Walk of Fame and more.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
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At the top of 2025, aespa earned group of the year honors at Billboard Women in Music, marking the second year in a row that a K-pop group took home that award.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Applause.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applause. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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