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
Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
Some Jewish groups are applauding the effort.
—Jeff Zeman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
What’s more fascinating though is the element of fans who aren’t just applauding his time at the team, but celebrating his departure.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The few standing are not applauding, while the Republican side is cheering and clapping.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Moscow and Beijing are no doubt applauding.
—James Stavridis, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2025
Last year, Emma Stone was left stranded in the lobby bar when her film went on an awards-winning streak − taking three major awards without the star applauding from her front-row auditorium seat.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Some of the loudest voices applauding NED’s struggles are those who wish to see freedom fail.
—Peter Roskam, National Review, 26 Feb. 2025
As the giant end title came up — Still Alice, gray on white — the whole audience, over a thousand people, leapt to its feet, applauding and weeping.
—Wash Westmoreland, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
Independence Police Chief Adam Dustman has announced an internal investigation into a November police shooting that killed a mother and her baby, while applauding the officer who fired the fatal bullets.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
Some Jewish groups are applauding the effort.
—Jeff Zeman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
What’s more fascinating though is the element of fans who aren’t just applauding his time at the team, but celebrating his departure.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The few standing are not applauding, while the Republican side is cheering and clapping.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Moscow and Beijing are no doubt applauding.
—James Stavridis, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2025
Last year, Emma Stone was left stranded in the lobby bar when her film went on an awards-winning streak − taking three major awards without the star applauding from her front-row auditorium seat.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Some of the loudest voices applauding NED’s struggles are those who wish to see freedom fail.
—Peter Roskam, National Review, 26 Feb. 2025
As the giant end title came up — Still Alice, gray on white — the whole audience, over a thousand people, leapt to its feet, applauding and weeping.
—Wash Westmoreland, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauding
Adjective
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If the number is negative, there are fewer jobs than in the previous month; if the number is positive, there are more jobs.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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So obviously the word of mouth is very positive both here and everywhere else.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Brussels has exempted defense expenditure from its strict rules on government spending and pledged to create a €150 billion fund from which countries can borrow, at favorable interest rates, to invest in their defense.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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Some critics argue that development should be left to private markets, warning that favorable financing can distort competition or create dependency.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Thirteen models stood out to us over the course of the fall 2025 circuit, hailing from all corners of the world—from Qingdao, China to Orlando, Florida.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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The company, which is Southeast Asia’s ride-hailing and super app, has incorporated AI into a program that helps drivers get more jobs, while Tan himself uses a personal AI coding assistant.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Chef-owner Miguel Angel Jimenez is well worth consulting for the night’s specials and a wine from the impressively deep good list.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Heretofore, Raleigh’s best homer-hitting season was 34 in 2024.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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In 2021, the film still seemed a go — with Hogan sharing an appreciative photo of the Thor actor showing off some bulky arms on Instagram.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Nixon’s spirit drew appreciative laughs from the crowd throughout the competition.—
Calista Oetama,
Sacbee.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Even Dodgers' Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully was shown giving a thumbs-up afterward, adding an approving nod to the unconventional yet unforgettable performance.—
Amanda Castro
Gabe Whisnant
Anna Commander
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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Independents, especially those with college degrees, have become less approving over time.—
Anthony Salvanto,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 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
Cite this Entry
“Applauding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauding. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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