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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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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Noun
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Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson star in the writer-director’s third feature film, which received a six-minute standing ovation on Wednesday night as Schoenbrun hugged their stars to roaring applause and cheers from the crowd.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
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Joined by her septet and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Steven Reineke, Joy performed a medley of tunes — her own originals as well as standards and more obscure selections within the vocal jazz canon — to rapturous applause.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Noun
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On-screen, Armitage’s portrayal of the socially awkward Sheldon has earned him critical acclaim.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Captain Reece James made a point of pushing McFarlane to take acclaim from Chelsea fans in the stands after those results, a strong sign his contribution is significant and appreciated.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Noun
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At Cannes, as with other festivals, the length of standing ovations is carefully tracked, and Gray jokingly tried to urge the audience to keep the adulation going, pointing to his watch.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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One of the most enthusiastic applauders was James Franco, who was on his feet as soon as the film ended and kept up his ovation till the very end.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
Noun
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In each one, an Oakland naïf—Cassius, Cootie, Corvette—was torn between a seductive capitalist and an inspiring left-wing organizer, one the path to fame and riches, the other to community and revolution.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Each have some brush-with fame stories, like Smith, who was a safety who tackled Jackson in the quarterback’s first practice after joining the team as a junior.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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But after about five minutes of cheering and clapping, Almodóvar didn’t know what to do.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Streets filled with cheering fans.—
Ricci Shryock,
NPR,
10 May 2026
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So others speculate and then the Heat somehow are the ones who get caught in the spin cycle of various insiders of various repute trying to sell Substack subscriptions or generate clicks or views.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 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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The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Shania Twain, are airing live on Prime Video and Amazon Music from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, meaning some of the genre's biggest stars are going home with new accolades under their belts.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Both Kardashian Barker and Huck accepted the accolade on stage in a room full of beauty executives and industry insiders, with the reality star crediting her children as her constant motivation.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
Noun
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This heroically eccentric diner draws no distinction between vegetarianism and hedonism.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The settlement is also intended to maintain a credible distinction between college and pro sports.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
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“Réclame.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/r%C3%A9clame. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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