Synonyms of applause

applause

noun

ə-ˈplȯz 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ovation
• praise
• acclaim
• cheering
• acclamation
• cheer
• réclame
• clapping
• rave(s)
• plaudit(s)
• hail
• tribute
• hurrah
• hallelujah
• commendation
• encomium
• eulogy
• kudos
• hosanna
• compliment
• paean
• accolade
• bravo
• panegyric
• salutation
• huzzah
• homage
• citation
• kudo

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• booing
• hissing
• whistle
• sneer
• hiss
• smirk
• raspberry
• snort
• snicker
• boo
• jeer
• hoot
• snigger
• taunt
• gibe
• put-down

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accolade
• glory
• acclaim
• credit
• praise
• honor
• ovation
• kudos
• commendation
• fame
• homage
• laud
• props
• laurels
• sun
• distinction
• tribute
• réclame
• bay(s)
• repute
• renown
• acclamation
• celebrity
• plaudit
• encomium
• compliment
• toast
• eulogy
• panegyric
• rave
• recommendation
• rhapsody
• citation
• exaltation
• enshrinement
• glorification
• kudo
• elevation
• enthronement
• note

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of applause

The real Talarico then moved into the spotlight in front of Trump to loud applause from the show’s New York City studio audience. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 8 Nov. 2026

Ahmad Hardy received a large applause from the Mizzou faithful in his first home game of the season. — Pj Green november 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026

Your muscles may get the applause, but the old bones may deserve more than a bit of the credit. — New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

Absolom stood on stage with his onscreen father and co-star Cara Delevigne, and afterwards was lofted into the air by the duo as a misty-eyed audience showered the group with applause. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026