as in positive
expressing approval
a student encouraged by his teacher's applauding comments
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as in praising
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I applaud your decision to take that advanced course
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Recent Examples of applauding
Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
But the Facebook clip doesn't show the European Parliament applauding this decision.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Commenters on Reddit were quick to voice their opinions, many applauding the man for standing his ground and not succumbing to his ex's demands.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Dressed in the official jersey of the Mexican National Soccer Team, a charro hat and a white tank top, the Latin urban music star performed a few songs for his euphoric fans, who did not stop shouting and applauding him, from the balcony of La Casa de los Azulejos, located on Madero Street.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 23 Nov. 2024
Team 204 raved about their Milestar Tires, applauding their capability in sand, snow, ice, wet roads, and rocky trails.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Squibb, who is in the awards race this year for Thelma, was among those in the audience applauding Taylor.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2024
Osbourne’s statement was championed in her comments section, with followers applauding her honesty.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
The crowd ate it up, applauding the 44-year-old Shazam!
—Benjamin Svetkey, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024
Verb
There’s always somebody at the bottom trying to tear you down, and everybody else at the top is applauding.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
But the Facebook clip doesn't show the European Parliament applauding this decision.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Commenters on Reddit were quick to voice their opinions, many applauding the man for standing his ground and not succumbing to his ex's demands.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Dressed in the official jersey of the Mexican National Soccer Team, a charro hat and a white tank top, the Latin urban music star performed a few songs for his euphoric fans, who did not stop shouting and applauding him, from the balcony of La Casa de los Azulejos, located on Madero Street.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 23 Nov. 2024
Team 204 raved about their Milestar Tires, applauding their capability in sand, snow, ice, wet roads, and rocky trails.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Squibb, who is in the awards race this year for Thelma, was among those in the audience applauding Taylor.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2024
Osbourne’s statement was championed in her comments section, with followers applauding her honesty.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
The crowd ate it up, applauding the 44-year-old Shazam!
—Benjamin Svetkey, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauding
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That was really overwhelming in such a positive way.Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Your emotional endurance, positive disposition, unbelievable talent (that blows me away), undeniable humor and loving, kind heart absolutely kill me.Marina Watts, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Even if their attorneys represent views, the attorneys’ goals are to win the litigation or reach a favorable settlement (one that would pay the attorneys quite well through attorneys’ fees).Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Buenos Aires, the country’s tech center, is in a favorable time zone (just one hour ahead of EST for most of the year).Daniel Pena, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Eras was also a boon for ride-hailing companies.Auzinea Bacon, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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Meaning the car could be part of Tesla’s fully autonomous ride-hailing vehicle (aka Cybercab/Robotaxi) strategy, which is Musk’s primary obsession.Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Joe Buscaglia, Bills beat writer Rams survive Allen’s best ‘hero ball’ Throughout the first half, the Rams’ defense (and Buffalo’s game plan) made Allen look mortal.Tim Graham, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Plus, all of the pup's best and (hilariously worst) moments on set.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In the podcast episode, Jase noted that the Robertson family is appreciative of the prayers and support being sent Phil's way.Janelle Ash, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Given her decades of experience in the kitchen and at the head of the table, the culinary icon knows a thing or two about being the most appreciative and thoughtful guest.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The agreement did not go through the regular state contracting process, which typically features the governor and two other members of the Board of Public Works publicly vetting and approving contracts about every two weeks.Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 19 Nov. 2024
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With its double-layer construction, the Lassen provided our testers with enough wind protection to wear as an outer layer for sunny spring ski conditions, and garnered a few approving nods on the lodge deck after.Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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The book was, beneath its judicious and even-handed surface, biased against Didion to an outrageous degree, and the book was, behind its admiring posture toward her, violent toward her.Lili Anolik, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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McMahon, for example, can write an admiring tribute to President Jimmy Carter one month and speak at the George W. Bush Presidential Center the next.Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Applauding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauding. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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