1
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
Mulaney tapped out to raucous applause before a final musical performance by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.
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Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 29 May 2025
His pointed question drew some cheers and applause from elsewhere in the chamber.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Although the length of applause is not always indicative of awards, that movie, Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value, is the one that Deadline’s critics are tipping as the likely Palme d’Or winner.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 24 May 2025
If there’s even an infinitesimal difference the crowd can make in these spots, better to hear unscrupulous applause than the death rattle that fell across the Garden as the ball hung in the air then plunged it straight to hell at the end of regulation.
—Kyle Wagner, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
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Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 29 May 2025
His pointed question drew some cheers and applause from elsewhere in the chamber.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Although the length of applause is not always indicative of awards, that movie, Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value, is the one that Deadline’s critics are tipping as the likely Palme d’Or winner.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 24 May 2025
If there’s even an infinitesimal difference the crowd can make in these spots, better to hear unscrupulous applause than the death rattle that fell across the Garden as the ball hung in the air then plunged it straight to hell at the end of regulation.
—Kyle Wagner, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applause
Noun
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The Sons of Texas MJF walked out with The Hurt Syndicate to a rousing ovation.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The ovation when the priest said the prayer and said ‘God bless our Pacers’ was great.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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Filmed at the legendary actor's Malibu home, the video features footage of Van Dyke's many accolades and awards, sweet clips of him and his extended family, and emotional moments of reflection.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
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Sporting some of the world’s highest difficulty on floor and beam, 2025 could be the year for Roberson to capture individual accolades.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Eating meatloaf hot from the oven for dinner is merely its first step toward final glory, which is to be meatloaf sandwiches for lunch the next day.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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In its glory days, the hotel was a mainstay for out-of-towners visiting the Truman Sports Complex.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
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The two-time Grammy Award winner garnered critical acclaim with her performance as Glinda in 'Wicked,' earning herself an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Released to critical acclaim in February 2022, Elden Ring is an action RPG set in an authentic dark fantasy world, which allows players to head off on adventures within vast environments and dungeons.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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To his credit, the director never comes up with easy answers, but rather makes the audience confront their prejudices.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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Lawmakers deserve credit for enacting it — and for holding the line through tough years.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Tsotsi was a huge hit with critics, with praise especially for Chweneyagae’s performance.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
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Preacher Lawson - Season 12 Preacher Lawson is a comedian whose energetic and relatable stand-up routines earned him high praise from the judges, with Mandel likening him to comedy legends like Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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The prestigious honor, which celebrates their decades of groundbreaking contributions to music, entertainment, advocacy, and community impact, will be presented during the live broadcast on June 9.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
29 May 2025
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The department was then renamed in his honor in 2021, per The Richmond Times-Dispatch.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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“Applause.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applause. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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