BRAVOES Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

bravoes

verb

present tense third-person singular of bravo

as in claps

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After the tragedy in the stadium, Haymitch claps in front of the mostly empty, save for guards and Peacekeepers, stands.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
The hugs, smiles and claps around the FDJ Suez bus told a different story, however.

— Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of claps

Verb

Opened in 2019, The Hotel Zags Portland’s mod decor salutes its midcentury origins (its building dates back to 1962) while still feeling current.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Musgraves participated in all-star salutes to Parton on previous awards shows, while the country icon was still living.

— Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of salutes

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Share a draft with a friend who cheers you on, and notice how confidence grows.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026
Former University of Florida Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Tim Tebow cheers with fans during the Florida Legends Experience at the Alachua County Sports & Events Center in Gainesville on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of cheers

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Sandy praises her crew for performing efficiently under pressure, and gives out the $1,807 each of them earned from a $23,500 tip.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
While Tarlov was grateful for his advice, her book praises current Fox News Chief Executive Suzanne Scott for creating a workplace culture that is much more hospitable to women.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of praises

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Donaldson lives above the smoke shop and applauds the efforts to close the store.

— Raymond Strickland, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026
Earlier this week, former GOP Senator Jeff Flake, of Arizona, endorsed Ossoff saying despite their policy differences, Flake applauds Ossoff's character and his commitment to doing the job.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of applauds

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Ward dissects the Black experience in America, reflects on her own experience as a young Black girl growing up in poverty in southern Mississippi, lauds the writers who influenced her, and examines her own motivations as a writer.

— The Know, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2026
Perfumer Michael Nordstrand lauds Hermès H24 as a unique spin on a fougère, a classically masculine fragrance profile that often gets compared to the smell of aftershave in a barbershop.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of lauds

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Kyiv hails the vote as vital political backing after months of lobbying, but the sanctions’ real impact hinges on how aggressively Washington enforces the new powers at home and abroad.

— Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Techno-optimism hails AI’s transformative potential to solve major social problems and address unmet needs.

— Marianne Cooper, Time, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of hails

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But then Anton brings up the idea of Talia and Brooke using him as their sperm donor and Talia fully cracks up.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
During one particularly fun moment shared by the LPGA Tour on Instagram, Clark cracks up at Cunningham's energetic approach to the sport — which ended in her accidentally hitting a fan with the ball.

— Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025

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