bravoing

Definition of bravoingnext
present participle of bravo

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravoing
Verb
  • In a video that has since gone viral, Strelow's teammates are seen clapping when a clang can be heard.
    Juliana Kim, NPR, 12 Feb. 2026
  • Before Northwestern’s game with Michigan at Wrigley Field last November, an NU student reporter sitting next to me in the press box suddenly began clapping.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Among those in attendance was former NFL center Jason Kelce, who was shown on the scoreboard applauding the goal initially credited to Edwards.
    John Wawrow, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
  • There are bodily fluids, jeering crowds, and demonic Punch and Judy puppets applauding through the chaos, giving the scene the air of a demented fairy tale.
    Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The camera cut to O’Leary cracking up in the audience.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Winner This week's winner left us cracking up with his acting skills.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
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“Bravoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravoing. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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