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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauses
Noun
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Other than the core players and bench boss Kris Knoblauch, Aubry got one of the loudest ovations during pregame introductions on Wednesday.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025 -
The standing ovations at Chanel for Matthieu Blazy, Dior for Jonathan Anderson, Pierpaolo Piccioli for Balenciaga and Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernando at Loewe brought so much love and connection.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Others have expressed their frustration at how Collinsworth seems to be over-the-top with his accolades for Mahomes.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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The 29-year-old Wilson finished with 31 points and nine rebounds to add another ring to her collection of accolades which include being named MVP for a record-breaking fourth time this season.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Despite his global acclaim, Krasznahorkai remains a private figure, describing writing as an intensely personal act.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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From Sony Music Vision, Bazmark and Authentic Studios, the film debuted in official selection at the Toronto Film Festival to critical acclaim.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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As long as the sport was going to allow all the Astros’ October glories to stand, Springer was impossible to leave off this team.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The movie is about the intersection of life’s regrets and notable glories.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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Among them, 28 unique organizations have received the prize, with the International Committee of the Red Cross and the UNHCR earning multiple honors.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Ross will also receive special honors at the ceremony; she’ll be presented with the prestigious Pathbreaker of the Year award, saluting her for her artistry and work advancing representation and inclusion in the entertainment and beauty industries.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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Ampadu’s credits before joining the BFI include Yared Zeleke’s Lamb, which, in 2015, became the first Ethiopian film to screen at the Cannes Film Festival, and Mati Diop’s Golden Bear-winning Dahomey, along with films produced for the gallery space, like The Fist and Faluyi by Ayo Akingbade.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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The degrees can be completed in six semesters — students traditionally take 15 credits per semester — rather than the traditional eight.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Applauses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauses. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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