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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
Perhaps the moment would have felt less visceral if not for the fact that less than an hour earlier the crowd had exploded—this time with applause—to see Trump on that same screen.
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2025
But after the applause dies down, will our government be better run?
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
This was when 2018’s The Birth of a Nation followed a record-setting Sundance deal and rapturous applause that established the film as an early Oscar frontrunner.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025
Curtain call Dolen’s friends, colleagues and the South Florida theater community shared applause for the critic.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2025
But after the applause dies down, will our government be better run?
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
This was when 2018’s The Birth of a Nation followed a record-setting Sundance deal and rapturous applause that established the film as an early Oscar frontrunner.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025
Curtain call Dolen’s friends, colleagues and the South Florida theater community shared applause for the critic.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applause
Noun
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Before a single award is handed out, before the speeches, the standing ovations, and the red carpet dissection, a quieter tradition unfolds - the arrival of the Oscars swag bag.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Then the Pittsburgh Penguins legend received a long, thunderous ovation on the ice before the opening puck drop that wowed the superstars playing in this contest.—
Corey Masisak,
The Denver Post,
13 Feb. 2025
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And yet, the Egyptian surely has to contribute towards a collective achievement to increase the chance of any individual accolade coming his way.—
Simon Hughes,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Jean-François has a distinguished résumé for an avant-garde composer, earning accolades across the Great White North.—
Matthew Sherrill,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
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Flying high as Super Bowl LIX champions, Philadelphia Eagles fans have already experienced title glory once this season.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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When Hurricane Katrina devastated the area in 2005, the city worked quickly to clean up the beach, restoring the sand to its former soft and white glory.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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While Puerto Rico is renowned for its top-tier gastronomy, the island also earns abundant acclaim for its prowess at rum production, with Ron del Barrilito providing newcomers with the perfect opportunity to explore the local scene at its very best.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Heston appears only in a small role, while Roddy McDowall — who earned acclaim for his portrayal of chimpanzee Cornelius in the original — sits this film out entirely.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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On the feature side, his recent credits include Warner Bros.’ Shazam!—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
21 Feb. 2025
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The savings come in the form of bill credits spread over 24 months.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
21 Feb. 2025
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While many TikTok-viral fragrances fade into obscurity, Golden Rule has maintained its momentum through genuine word-of-mouth praise.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
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But the effect is that praise loses its meaning, and criticism gets diluted to the point of uselessness.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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This year’s celebration will honor various individuals with special honors and name the winners in several top categories.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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High honors for Asheville MoveBuddha’s report is the latest in a string of national accolades for Asheville.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Applause.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applause. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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