as in to praise
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I applaud your decision to take that advanced course
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Recent Examples of applaud
Remember when Deion Sanders had to tell her to stand and applaud Hunter when he was announced as the Heisman winner in December 2024?
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Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Predictably, the photos went viral; fans applauded Richards’s honesty.
—Rheana Murray, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
When one of their balls sailed past him, his teammates applauded.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 21 Apr. 2026
As Real Madrid danced and celebrated to the backdrop of Gala’s Freed From Desire before lifting the UEFA Youth League trophy, the Club Brugge players headed to the travelling fans in the corner and were applauded for their efforts.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Predictably, the photos went viral; fans applauded Richards’s honesty.
—Rheana Murray, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
When one of their balls sailed past him, his teammates applauded.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 21 Apr. 2026
As Real Madrid danced and celebrated to the backdrop of Gala’s Freed From Desire before lifting the UEFA Youth League trophy, the Club Brugge players headed to the travelling fans in the corner and were applauded for their efforts.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applaud
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Beal praised the work ethic of both Nixon and Montgomery.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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The actor also praised William Shatner for having previously taken to social media to share his blessing for Wesley portraying the same character that Shatner originated in the initial series.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2026
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Cole Tomas Allen, 31, who hails from Torrance, CA, allegedly tried to storm the annual event at the Washington Hilton in the nation’s capital while wielding guns.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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Stylistically, the naturalistic sculpture hails from the reign of Augustus, dating between 27 BCE and 14 CE.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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The city did not take the court up on that suggestion and should be commended for adhering to its transparency policies in a case that reflects so poorly on the Chicago Police Department.—
Jamie Kalven,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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While the president commended Secret Service actions, the event still raised questions about presidential protection and security around major events like America 250.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Heidenreich put on a Steelers cap and saluted.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Kermit Ruffins pays tribute to Louis Armstrong By far the most exciting performance scheduled at Jazz Fest’s Economy Hall Tent features one of the Crescent City’s greatest living trumpeters saluting the most important trumpeter in New Orleans history.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Applaud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaud. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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