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

And from the day he was hired, he really has been swept along by the sound of applause. — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

The department's decision was met with an eruption of applause. — Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Music, chatter and applause filled the Capitol’s front lawn as dozens of Service Employees International Union members from across California gathered Wednesday morning to advocate for immigrant protections. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026

As the sky darkened, gradually at first and then quickly, people broke into applause and cheered. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026