as in ovation
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
the young piano prodigy has received acclamation from audiences worldwide
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Recent Examples of acclamation
The delegates shouted their approval of the platform on Monday, by acclamation.
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Susan Page, USA TODAY, 17 July 2024
Vance's nomination will not get a roll call vote and will instead be approved by acclamation.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 16 July 2024
The bill will then be subjected to a third and final vote by acclamation on the floor of the house.
—Fox News, 25 June 2024
But no crescendo of acclamation greeted Modi’s swearing in on June 10.
—Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2024
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Susan Page, USA TODAY, 17 July 2024
Vance's nomination will not get a roll call vote and will instead be approved by acclamation.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 16 July 2024
The bill will then be subjected to a third and final vote by acclamation on the floor of the house.
—Fox News, 25 June 2024
But no crescendo of acclamation greeted Modi’s swearing in on June 10.
—Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclamation
Noun
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And a very big white one Keeler: CU Buffs players, staff gave standing ovation at legendary coach Bill McCartney’s memorial service.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2025
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The powerful music filled Icehouse with electricity, and several audience members stood for the song — not as if to give a standing ovation, but out of reverence.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
27 Jan. 2025
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The brief applause, though, was the first and last time the TikTok phenom (157 million followers and counting) had the spotlight.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
24 Jan. 2025
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The outgoing chief executive saved his applause for Trump’s mention of the release Sunday by Hamas of three Israeli hostages as part of a ceasefire agreement that took months to negotiate.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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Over the next few years, Kraft held exhibitions in Paris, London, Rome, New York and Los Angeles, all to great critical acclaim.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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Early Acclaim Even before its official opening, Park Lane Copenhagen garnered acclaim by joining Small Luxury Hotels of the World.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Acclamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclamation. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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