as in praises
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I applaud your decision to take that advanced course
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Recent Examples of applauds
But more than anything else, Truwit applauds her friend's character and selflessness.
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Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes applauds from the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on August 3, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Micah Bell, director of Porter County Search and Rescue, applauds the governor’s call for better coordination of search and rescue teams in the state.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
In a confessional, Cheyenne applauds Zach's willingness to go through this process.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Little applauds compromise on Medicaid Little’s signature was the final step in a monthslong debate over the future of the state’s Medicaid expansion program.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Mar. 2025
Whenever your adversary applauds you, stop and reassess.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
The audience applauds again at the 56-second mark, still before hearing a single traditional punchline.
—John Roy, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2025
Gary Bucciarelli, a wildlife biologist with the University of California at Davis, applauds the brigade's work.
—Stephanie O'Neill, NPR, 26 Jan. 2025
Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes applauds from the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on August 3, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Micah Bell, director of Porter County Search and Rescue, applauds the governor’s call for better coordination of search and rescue teams in the state.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
In a confessional, Cheyenne applauds Zach's willingness to go through this process.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Little applauds compromise on Medicaid Little’s signature was the final step in a monthslong debate over the future of the state’s Medicaid expansion program.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Mar. 2025
Whenever your adversary applauds you, stop and reassess.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
The audience applauds again at the 56-second mark, still before hearing a single traditional punchline.
—John Roy, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2025
Gary Bucciarelli, a wildlife biologist with the University of California at Davis, applauds the brigade's work.
—Stephanie O'Neill, NPR, 26 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauds
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While Bernhardt praises her gifts, the French diva doesn’t hold back in her stinging criticism of the production, calling it the same old prewar Italian theater, out of touch with the times.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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And Lauren, who initially praises his new short story for its trauma narrative.—
Jane Ciabattari
August 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
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The genre-hybrid project hails from producer Khyati Madaan’s Not Out Entertainment, with Sumit Kumar Mishra also producing.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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The action fantasy, which hails from Amazon MGM’s United Artists banner, is being directed by Chad Stahelski and is slated for a theatrical release.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Broncos head coach Sean Payton regularly commends Lazzaro’s work, both in terms of on-field data and research, and also in the scouting and draft realms.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Applauds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauds. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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