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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
And then the children started singing and finished to wild applause.
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Hank Sanders, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Others in his position might have anointed the quarterback a team captain to earn applause from fans, regardless of whether the player had yet to demonstrate team-leader attributes on the pro level.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Bey exclaimed, shortly before ascending towards the roof of the stadium, ending the performance in mid-air on a small white platform and bathed in rapturous applause from the hometown crowd.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 25 Dec. 2024
After a brief pause, the demo successfully worked, leading employees in attendance to erupt in applause.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2024
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Hank Sanders, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Others in his position might have anointed the quarterback a team captain to earn applause from fans, regardless of whether the player had yet to demonstrate team-leader attributes on the pro level.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Bey exclaimed, shortly before ascending towards the roof of the stadium, ending the performance in mid-air on a small white platform and bathed in rapturous applause from the hometown crowd.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 25 Dec. 2024
After a brief pause, the demo successfully worked, leading employees in attendance to erupt in applause.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applause
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The formerly skeptical CEOs rose to their feet for a unanimous standing ovation and many—including UPS CEO Oz Nelson, a lifelong Republican—pledged to help Carter.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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There were no waterworks Sunday night, though a loud ovation that followed public address announcer Ryan Mill noting the achievement did not go unnoticed by Crosby.Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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This selection of 20 of the world’s finest gins has repeatedly earned high accolades in the most prestigious spirits competitions.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Begin and Sadat were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1978 — an accolade Carter himself would receive in 2002 for his peace and human rights efforts around the world.Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Rising like a giant Grim Creeper out of the glories of the industrial revolution, as the 1920s ended, was a tax establishment blowing away all previous standards.Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Venus will remain visible through March, but now is the prime time to catch it in all its glory. To find Venus, look toward the western horizon after sunset.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Mikey Madison, riding high on acclaim for her buzz-worthy role in Anora, and Jessica Gunning, who took home a Golden Globe for her powerful performance in Baby Reindeer, were spotted chatting at the bar.Vogue, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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Nikki Glaser earned widespread acclaim for her hosting duties at the 2025 Golden Globes, where her monologue poked fun at Diddy, Ben Affleck and Timothée Chalamet’s mustache.Zack Sharf, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
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Netanyahu takes personal credit for it, and the I.D.F. rushes into the buffer zone for the first time since 1974.Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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To its credit, Doc is more adept at crafting moral dilemmas that force its characters to reckon with the cost of saving one child at the expense of another’s health, or a patient’s right to know a secret that could destroy his family.Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Jan. 2025
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Corona will win the Southern Section Division 1 baseball championship, with Seth Hernandez earning praise as the Shohei Ohtani of high school baseball.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Aaron Brown, an anchor who earned widespread praise for incisive reporting and calm demeanor during CNN‘s coverage of 9/11, has died.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
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Being selected as the top UK gin is no small honor.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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So which Bulls legends deserve the honor of a jersey retirement next after Rose?Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Applause.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applause. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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