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

Where else, after all, but at one’s alma mater can a 40-year-old do a keg stand to rousing applause? — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Judging by the effusive applause following Friday morning’s press screening, and the largely positive reviews that emerged afterward, those expectations were met. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Bum-seok, Sung-ae, and Sung-ki do find a shambolic Hawksian unity, after a fashion; Sung-ae, in particular, has only to step out of a car with a military-grade rifle to elicit spontaneous applause. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

All football matches in Argentina will be paused in the 10th minute for a minute-long applause in tribute to Lionel Messi, following his decision to retire from the national team. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026