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
Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Jeff Bezos is applauding his fiancée Lauren Sánchez for her eventful year!
—Charna Flam, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Chen responded by applauding the politician’s work.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
General Motors has made a series of moves in recent months to quietly restructure its business to be as agile as possible going into a wildly uncertain 2025, and analysts said the market should be applauding it.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Again, folks, sit down and stop applauding.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
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
Verb
Join us in applauding this young hero.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Jeff Bezos is applauding his fiancée Lauren Sánchez for her eventful year!
—Charna Flam, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Chen responded by applauding the politician’s work.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
General Motors has made a series of moves in recent months to quietly restructure its business to be as agile as possible going into a wildly uncertain 2025, and analysts said the market should be applauding it.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Again, folks, sit down and stop applauding.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauding
Adjective
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While Germans are usually very image-conscious over their military, particularly given the country’s history, polling suggests many now hold a more positive opinion.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Researchers noted the positive effects of ecstatic epilepsy and synthesized fifty-three theoretical models of delusion.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper's Magazine,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As the Trump administration continues to pursue a deal to end the war in Ukraine — one that may end up being more favorable to Moscow than Kyiv — Europeans, for the first time in decades, are focusing on their own military might.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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The plan commission forwards a recommendation either favorable or unfavorable to the Porter County Board of Commissioners who would then have two readings, the first at a public hearing, while the second does not require a public hearing.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Fishing fleets hailing mostly from East Asia and Europe are plundering the southwest Indian Ocean, which spans from Kenya to the South African coast and includes Madagascar's waters.—
Sira Thierij,
NPR,
26 Dec. 2024
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Some ride-hailing companies, even those managing millions of trips monthly, still rely on manual spreadsheets to track competitor pricing.—
Mohit Prateek,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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On the bright side, healthy lifestyle choices, such as a good diet and regular exercise, offer even greater heart health protection for women.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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Any good headphones already do this to a certain extent.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The message drew extended applause from the appreciative audience.—
Paul Harris,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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Henrichs is appreciative of those who have taken care of him.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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By prioritizing the following steps, companies can get the most out of their affiliate marketing program: Establish A Vetting Process For Publishers: Reviewing and approving applications is a time-consuming, yet crucial, process for brands to ensure a publisher is well-suited for their program.—
Lisa Maynard,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Their party’s energy and ethos has won approving nods from Elon Musk, an adviser to President Trump, and from Vice President JD Vance.—
Sergey Ponomarev,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The back half of the album skews less admiring and more playful.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2025
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Viewed with this admiring, ominous reserve, the wilds and waters of Sukkwan Island remain unknowable to the last.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Applauding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauding. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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