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
Burton posted the Instagram reel on January 18, and it has since been viewed more than 66,000 times, with many viewers applauding her birth story.
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Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Investors applauded even though Hasbro’s full year revenue was down 17%, or 7% excluding the impact of the eOne entertainment divestiture.
—Joan Verdon, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Others in the neighborhood applauded Caruso’s involvement.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2025
Children’s Health Defense, the anti-vaccine group that Kennedy founded, applauded his confirmation on Thursday.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2025
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Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Investors applauded even though Hasbro’s full year revenue was down 17%, or 7% excluding the impact of the eOne entertainment divestiture.
—Joan Verdon, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Others in the neighborhood applauded Caruso’s involvement.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2025
Children’s Health Defense, the anti-vaccine group that Kennedy founded, applauded his confirmation on Thursday.
—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applaud
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The Trump administration has praised Musk's effort, and indicated far more is on the way.—
Andre Tartar Bloomberg News (TNS),
arkansasonline.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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For all of the conversation late last year analyzing how quickly Sporting KC might be able to shuffle the chairs — or even Vermes praising the way his team played Wednesday — a swap at striker, a swap in the mentality at striker, transcends everything else.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2025
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The series hails from Ridley Scott, who directs the pilot and serves as an executive producer through his Scott Free production company.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2025
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Dope Thief hails from Apple Studios and is being produced by Scott Free Productions, which has a first-look deal with Apple TV+.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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Former President Muhammadu Buhari commended the UAE partners for their confidence in Nigeria, marked by their substantial $18.5 billion investment in the project.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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Kevin Durant would commend Edwards’ confidence, as did Obama, clearly impressed with the rising superstar’s competitive demeanor and personality.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Trump had already saluted the contributions of African Americans in a proclamation on Jan. 31.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Brown saluted Hegseth as his motorcade arrived, then shook his hand as the two exchanged pleasantries.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Applaud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaud. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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