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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
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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
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Recent Examples of applauses
Coco continued to draw applauses and laughs while talking about women showing up to church in high heels and lace.
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Dana Afana, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Dana Afana, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauses
Noun
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The Ball Arena crowd gave Kadri several loud ovations — during warmups, when he was introduced in the starting lineup and after a welcome back video during the first television timeout.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
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But the night didn’t belong to just Flagg, a Maine native who grew up cheering for the Celtics and drew loud ovations from family, friends and fans who made the trip down to see him.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the Television category, Brazilian broadcaster Globo took two accolades.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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Kennedy’s other accolades include a BAFTA fellowship and a CBE Award.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But The Pitt is also a ratings juggernaut, occupying the rare slice of the Venn diagram where critical acclaim, audience acclaim, and real popularity all intersect.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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Welcome to Wrexham premiered on American television channel FX in August 2022, putting the club on a path to international acclaim.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The showstopper was a two-and-a-half-pound horsehair crab, one of the glories of Hokkaido's coastal waters, presented whole and then steamed and shelled.—
Alex Halberstadt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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And if the hypotheticals are not enough to dissuade, history is littered with teams trading away their future for immediate glories, seeing their plans implode, and being left with a ruinous future that becomes a hopeless present while another team reaps the benefits.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The ritual honors service members killed in action.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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Scott has emerged as one of the top players in the Big 12, earning Big 12 Women’s Basketball Player of the Week honors twice this season and being named seven times to the Big 12 Starting Five.—
Alexa Stone
Updated March 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In Whale’s picture, the bride doesn’t talk — only screams or hisses like an irritated cat — and is brought to life 5 minutes before the credits roll.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The mission of the AARP foundation is to help low- and moderate-income seniors get the credits and refunds that apply to them.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Applauses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauses. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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