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: marked commendation : acclaim
the kind of applause every really creative writer wants—
Robert Tallant
Robert Tallant2
: approval publicly expressed (as by clapping the hands)
a round of applause
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The announcement was greeted with applause and cheers.
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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Far from his wisest words, Herbert still earned loud applause from teammates.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
The companies’ carriage deal has earned applause from Wall Street given WBD’s recent loss of NBA rights.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
The huge winning bid prompted applause in the auction room.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The audience roared with laughter and showered her with applause.
—Adam Burke, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
The companies’ carriage deal has earned applause from Wall Street given WBD’s recent loss of NBA rights.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
The huge winning bid prompted applause in the auction room.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The audience roared with laughter and showered her with applause.
—Adam Burke, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Applause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/applause. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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applause
noun
ap·plause
ə-ˈplȯz 
: approval shown especially by clapping the hands
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