as in to praise
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I applaud your decision to take that advanced course
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Recent Examples of applaud
Last week, Esquire named Four Kings the Restaurant of the Year while applauding the daring flavors and vibrant atmosphere created by chefs Franky Ho and Mike Long.
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Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
Hall applauded Whitmer for issuing an ultimatum to lawmakers.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2024
Arizona’s attorney general wants a judge to declare the farm a public nuisance to pare back its use, a move that many outside the water business have applauded.
—Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
Dozens of commenters enthusiastically applauded the announcement.
—Jenna Russell, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
Hall applauded Whitmer for issuing an ultimatum to lawmakers.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2024
Arizona’s attorney general wants a judge to declare the farm a public nuisance to pare back its use, a move that many outside the water business have applauded.
—Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
Dozens of commenters enthusiastically applauded the announcement.
—Jenna Russell, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Package your client feedback The exact words clients use to praise you are so valuable in your messaging.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Tech billionaire Elon Musk and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk targeted Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., who praised sitting FBI Director Christopher Wray, who resigned last week.Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Those winners hail from: California Missouri Pennsylvania Wyoming The next Mega Millions drawing on Dec. 27 will be worth an estimated $1.15 billion.Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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Although the name suggests otherwise, this chocolate cake with coconut-pecan frosting hails from Dallas, Texas, and dates back to the 1950s.Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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Jonathan Torres, public information officer for the L.A. County Fire, commended the swift and effective response of all involved, ensuring that the risks were mitigated effectively and efficiently.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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That's a great example of natural show evolution that worked and the producers deserve to be commended for it.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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During the national anthem, Trump saluted along with the service members in attendance.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Beyond the College Football Playoff or America’s Game and the pageantry and patriotism fans salute during this weekend’s Army-Navy game, betting on football is most popular during the biggest watch and wager events.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Applaud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaud. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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