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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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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
Taking the stage after the straw poll results, Paxton framed the moment as a sign of grassroots momentum, drawing applause from a crowd that had spent much of the weekend lining up to hear from him, shake his hand, and snap photos.
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
Leading the applause were photographer Bruce Weber, Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins, and Kimberly Paige Bluhm, who was just named a board trustee at the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Matter didn’t step on the applause line.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
His remarks were met with raucous applause from a CPAC crowd that included hundreds of Iranian monarchists living in the US.
—Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
Leading the applause were photographer Bruce Weber, Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins, and Kimberly Paige Bluhm, who was just named a board trustee at the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Matter didn’t step on the applause line.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
His remarks were met with raucous applause from a CPAC crowd that included hundreds of Iranian monarchists living in the US.
—Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applause
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Trump's campaign used footage of the raucous ovation to help launch its TikTok account.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Vesia let out a yell and pointed toward the Dodgers' family section while getting a standing ovation from the crowd.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The three-time MVP cannot miss two more games, or he’ll be disqualified for individual accolades such as MVP and All-NBA teams.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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No higher accolade can one enforcement officer pay to another.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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China’s past glories may be recast as part of an extended narrative of dominance, and America’s eight-decade reign may come to be regarded as a mere blip.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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And, increasingly, the monthly prices for those services are making the glory days of the pay TV bundle seem that much more appealing.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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Over the last 40 years, their lives and careers all took divergent paths marked by innovation, acclaim, and infamy.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026
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Following successful tenures at Lacoste and Carven, her Bottega Veneta debut arrived to strong acclaim—and, to no one’s surprise, full shopping carts.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2026
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It's also barred from reporting medical debt to credit bureaus and required to erase debt in some cases.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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For many, the math was already hard before the credits expired.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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That’s high praise from one who has coached four Hall of Famers and several more who are destined to be so, but this team broke an eight-year championship drought last season and, despite the loss of superstar Paige Bueckers, didn’t skip a beat this year.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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To receive that type of praise meant a lot to Miles and only added to her eagerness to finally face one of the greatest coaches in the game.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Considered the highest honor for a career in film, the AFI Life Achievement Award recognizes talent that has advanced the cinematic arts, demonstrated longevity and been acknowledged by scholars, critics, peers and audiences alike.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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This refresh honors the sandwich's legacy while delivering the bold, modern flavor our fans crave.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Applause.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applause. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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