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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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
Meanwhile, their organizations basked in applause for appearances, not results.
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Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
After Trump was shown to his seat for the funeral, he was immediately followed out of St. Peter’s Basilica by Zelensky, who was met with a burst of applause from the audience.
—Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
The crowd broke into applause as images of Zelensky’s arrival flashed on the big screen in St. Peter’s.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 26 Apr. 2025
Thousands of troops from multiple branches of the military rehearsed for weeks under the adoring eyes and feverish applause from the local people.
—Nga Pham, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
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Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
After Trump was shown to his seat for the funeral, he was immediately followed out of St. Peter’s Basilica by Zelensky, who was met with a burst of applause from the audience.
—Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
The crowd broke into applause as images of Zelensky’s arrival flashed on the big screen in St. Peter’s.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 26 Apr. 2025
Thousands of troops from multiple branches of the military rehearsed for weeks under the adoring eyes and feverish applause from the local people.
—Nga Pham, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applause
Noun
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Following the film's premiere screening at Cannes on Saturday, the audience gave a five-minute standing ovation.—
Carita Rizzo,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Giving his inauguration speech, Cunningham received continual rounds of applause and several standing ovations.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2025
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Each year teams of anonymous Michelin inspectors scour tasting menu restaurants, food stalls, neighborhood spots, wine bars and beyond for its compendium that can rate restaurants from one to three stars: accolades widely recognized as one of the highest achievements in the restaurant industry.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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On Instagram, the restaurant’s owner Tuan Le expressed gratitude to the Michelin Guide and to customers for the accolade.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
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Leo was a teenager, just beginning his march to fame and glory, and Karlovy Vary was his first film festival, also attended by his German mother Irmelin and his German grandparents.—
Steven Gaydos,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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Now one of Europe’s grandest hotels is being restored to its former glory.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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Premiering in January 2023, The Traitors has gone on to widespread acclaim, even winning Emmys for Outstanding Reality Competition Program and Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program (Alan Cumming on cunning form).—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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The graphic novel has received international acclaim, including the BD Fnac-France Inter Award (2020, France), the Prix des Libraires du Québec (2020, Canada), and the American Library Association Alex Award (2020, USA).—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
7 May 2025
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If your submission is selected for inclusion in the NPR News Quiz, you will be acknowledged in a list of contributors on NPR's website or otherwise receive appropriate credit, but failure to do so shall not be deemed a breach of your rights.—
Holly J. Morris,
NPR,
16 May 2025
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Kent Nishimura—Bloomberg/Getty Images The Trump administration and MAGA Republicans should perhaps at least be given credit for consistency.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
16 May 2025
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Cosby is a gifted novelist whose passionate writing about the modern South has garnered him much critical praise and the admiration of President Obama.—
Chris Vognar,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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The Pulitzer Prize winner responded with enthusiasm and praise.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
13 May 2025
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With six goals and five assists, Dreyer is tied for MLS honors in goals plus assists.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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Even lending Bush’s name to a building full of crap was too high an honor for that president.—
Joe Mathews,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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“Applause.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applause. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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