Synonyms of applauses

applauses

noun

plural of applause

1

as in ovations

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

• ovations
• acclaim
• plaudits
• acclamations
• praises
• raves
• cheers
• hurrahs
• réclames
• huzzahs
• compliments
• commendations
• hosannas
• hallelujahs
• tributes
• bravos
• encomiums
• kudos
• eulogies
• panegyrics
• accolades
• salutations
• paeans
• kudos
• hails
• citations
• homages

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• jeers
• whistles
• boos
• raspberries
• sneers
• hisses
• snickers
• hoots
• snorts
• smirks
• sniggers
• taunts
• gibes
• put-downs

2

as in accolades

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

• accolades
• acclaim
• glories
• honors
• credits
• praises
• ovations
• distinctions
• kudos
• fames
• laurels
• props
• lauds
• homages
• bays
• tributes
• suns
• commendations
• compliments
• plaudits
• réclames
• acclamations
• toasts
• encomiums
• eulogies
• celebrities
• panegyrics
• raves
• rhapsodies
• kudos
• recommendations
• reputes
• renowns
• citations
• exaltations
• elevations
• glorifications
• notes
• enshrinements
• enthronements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of applauses

The movie was met with multiple mid-screening applauses as the crowd went wild for all the kaiju mayhem on screen. — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026

Coco continued to draw applauses and laughs while talking about women showing up to church in high heels and lace. — Dana Afana, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025