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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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 family of Troy Murray, a former forward and team broadcaster who died last month, got one of the day's loudest ovations when they were shown on the videoboard.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Megan Thee Stallion’s Broadway experience hasn’t been all roses and standing ovations.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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Henry both exec produced and starred in Dope Thief, Apple TV’s series helmed by Ridley Scott, which earned him Emmy and Critics Choice Award nominations, among other accolades.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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His baseball accolades include being all-district two straight seasons, at second base in 2024 and at third base last season.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2026
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His musical would go on to receive critical acclaim and commercial success.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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As one of the world’s preeminent art museums, the Prado hosts rotating exhibitions that always draw acclaim.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His boldest innovation is to invoke not past glories but past disasters, summoning the ghosts of the United States’ catastrophic interventions in Iraq.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
9 Apr. 2026
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But, mostly, city dwellers are deprived of the true glories of the season.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And there's something special about seeing the victim's family in the room when honors are bestowed.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Kuruc earned all-state honors last season as a sophomore, scoring 24 goals and setting a program record with 26 assists.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Free users will get access to Canva’s basic AI, with a small number of credits for premium models.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Without it, degrees can lose value, credits may not transfer to other schools, and universities can be cut off from billions in funding.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Applauses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauses. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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