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)
• huzza
• hail
• hooray
• tribute
• hurrah
• commendation
• hoorah
• hallelujah
• encomium
• eulogy
• kudos
• hosanna
• paean
• accolade
• compliment
• bravo
• panegyric
• salutation
• huzzah
• homage
• kudo
• citation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• booing
• hissing
• whistle
• sneer
• hiss
• smirk
• raspberry
• snort
• snicker
• boo
• jeer
• hoot
• snigger
• taunt
• jibe
• 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

Examples of applause in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti received 165 curtain calls and 67 minutes of applause after a 1988 performance in Berlin. —Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week Uk, theweek, 5 Sep. 2024

The outlet reports that the standing ovation surpassed the festivals' applauses for Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist (12 minutes), Pablo Larrain’s Maria (eight minutes) and Justin Kurzel’s The Order (seven minutes). —Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2024

The Daily Mail newspaper reports that Swift became emotional as she was serenaded by the crowd with three minutes of sustained applause, and acknowledged her parents in the crowd. —Caroline Frost, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2024

Guadagnino and Craig attempted to guide the Spanish auteur toward the stairs to receive his own moment of applause, but Almodóvar graciously declined. —Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2024