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

The Starlink part of Netanyahu’s speech did receive some applause. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 24 Sep. 2026

To thunderous applause, Kirchner praised the expansive welfare programs of his mother's presidency, which ended over a decade ago. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

The museum has drawn loads of applause but also plenty of criticism, mostly for its lack of context via wall text, and for displaying art that not everyone agrees should be elevated. — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

In the end, voters are choosing people for important jobs that don’t come with polite moderators and audience applause cues. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026