1
as in applause
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
one of those rare films that are the recipient of both critical and popular réclame
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2
as in acclaim
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
the great réclame that the novelist enjoyed in his lifetime soon faded after his death
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During a 37-minute speech that was interrupted by applause more than 30 times, Lamont covered a wide variety of topics.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2026 -
About 25 Venezuelans stood up and broke into applause, finally relieved that their former investment advisor who pleaded guilty to stealing $94 million from them and dozens of others would be locked up for a long time.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
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Now a household name, Latin artist Luis Miguel amassed acclaim at a young age.—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Canadian American performer earned acclaim playing eccentric characters across film and television, from comedic roles to dramatic parts in prestige productions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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All received rousing ovations, with the loudest reserved for Pro Bowl cornerback Christian Gonzalez, whose AFC Championship interception was shown on the Jumbotron.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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The signing of the two-time Nippon Professional Baseball Japanese Central League Most Valuable Player — who is in Japan finishing his visa application process — was a popular topic of conversation Friday at SoxFest Live, receiving a nice ovation from fans when his name was mentioned.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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For a reality television icon who parlayed his fame on Survivor into an acting and hosting career as well as two more appearances on the gold standard competition show, Colby Donaldson sure does have a lot of regrets.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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During a recent appearance on the I’ve Never Said This Before podcast, Hilton said the two reflected on how they were treated at the peak of their fame.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2026
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Other winners and celebrations There was constant cheering and applause as hundreds of people came dressed up to celebrate educators.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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In the background, a large group of Warkaris—men and women dressed in traditional white attire, colorful saris, turbans and topis—sit in a semicircle, clapping and cheering.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Two other veteran Dutch managers of significant repute had been in the reckoning, one of them a former boss of Manchester United.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
19 Nov. 2025
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Since the first duffers teed off in 1924, this Scottish course has gained repute as one of the world’s top golf spots.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Her novels have won accolades from the New York Times, the American Booksellers Association, the American Library Association, and Junior Library Guild.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Variety confirmed both accolades.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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The distinction is semantic, not economic.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Yeah, so the law has this long-standing distinction between what the lawyers would call prospective relief and retrospective relief.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Réclame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/r%C3%A9clame. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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