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as in ovation
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
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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as in accolade
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
a heroic effort by the fire department that deserves the applause of everyone in the city
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Recent Examples of applause
Wilson plays an entire song, which takes three minutes and 14 seconds, not counting applause.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
Belichick was invited onto the court at halftime of the Tar Heels’ game against La Salle in Chapel Hill on Saturday, waving to the crowd and soaking up the applause.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
The arrest of Luigi Mangione for the murder has done little to stop the applause.
—Arthur E Palamara, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
Far from his wisest words, Herbert still earned loud applause from teammates.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
Belichick was invited onto the court at halftime of the Tar Heels’ game against La Salle in Chapel Hill on Saturday, waving to the crowd and soaking up the applause.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
The arrest of Luigi Mangione for the murder has done little to stop the applause.
—Arthur E Palamara, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
Far from his wisest words, Herbert still earned loud applause from teammates.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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After the song ended, there were even more cheers and a longer ovation than usual, which some people thought could be fans' way of showing support at a time of possible heartache.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Loud ovations greeted the Carnegie performances, and the musicians themselves applauded their future leader.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Bills know that Allen is playing the best football of his career, with the likely league accolades to follow.Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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According to Gastineau, Favre took a dive on the record-breaking play, ultimately handing Michael Strahan the accolade.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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However, when his owner Macrinus (Denzel Washington) becomes mad with seeking power, Hanno starts a revolution to return Rome to its former glory.Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
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From the late glory of beating Manchester City to the stress dream of playing Tottenham and going out of the Carabao Cup, to being beaten 3-0 by Bournemouth.Nick Miller, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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It world premiered to critical acclaim at the Venice International Film Festival, winning Corbet the Silver Lion for Best Director, and going on to play the Toronto International Film Festival and New York Film Festival.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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Weekend warriors turned Music Row favorites, the tandem's emergence from Pittsburgh's suburbs to growing mainstream country acclaim is a story that, in being told in the spotlight, doesn't precisely frame their rise correctly.Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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By Brande Victorian · Updated December 17, 2024 Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor has accumulated a range of screen credits most actors could only dream of obtaining.Essence, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
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For a tart cherry on top during the credits, the vampires and Guillermo watch the first episode of the doc.William Earl, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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The economist has won praise from US President-elect Donald Trump, whose government efficiency tsars, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, appear keen to replicate his budget cuts in the United States.Hanna Ziady, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Although his nominee for Labor secretary has won bipartisan praise and has a pro-labor track record, Trump’s threats to deport millions, impose tariffs and weaken worker protections have left many in the labor movement wary of what his time in office will bring.Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Universal Music Publishing Group Chair-CEO Jody Gerson will receive the 2025 Grammy Salute to Industry Icons honor at the Recording Academy and Clive Davis’ annual Pre-Grammy Gala, the organizations announced today.Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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Deadpool & Wolverine star Ryan Reynolds has been named to receive the Order of Canada, the country’s top civil honor.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Applause.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applause. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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