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
And our lactation consultant judge applauds these bottles as an environmentally friendly alternative to disposable storage bags.
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Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
In the clip, the crowd applauds Phan's quick thinking for saving the shark's life.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The current governor, Republican Phil Scott, applauds Roy’s interest in politics and public service but questions whether someone so young is ready for the responsibilities that come with running a state.
—Amanda Swinhart, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Kanachai Bencharongkul, managing director of Bangkok’s Museum of Contemporary Art, applauds the new museum’s unique curatorial vision.
—Cynthia Rosenfeld, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Industry applauds the moves as long overdue.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry applauds as silver medallist Heidi Weng of Norway, gold medallist Ebba Andersson of Sweden and bronze medallist Nadja Kaelin of Switzerland celebrate on the podium for the women's cross country 50km mass start final.
—CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
In that case, the enthusiasm with which one applauds may be emphatically lessened.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
His desire to lower rates is something the White House surely applauds.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
In the clip, the crowd applauds Phan's quick thinking for saving the shark's life.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The current governor, Republican Phil Scott, applauds Roy’s interest in politics and public service but questions whether someone so young is ready for the responsibilities that come with running a state.
—Amanda Swinhart, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Kanachai Bencharongkul, managing director of Bangkok’s Museum of Contemporary Art, applauds the new museum’s unique curatorial vision.
—Cynthia Rosenfeld, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Industry applauds the moves as long overdue.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry applauds as silver medallist Heidi Weng of Norway, gold medallist Ebba Andersson of Sweden and bronze medallist Nadja Kaelin of Switzerland celebrate on the podium for the women's cross country 50km mass start final.
—CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
In that case, the enthusiasm with which one applauds may be emphatically lessened.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
His desire to lower rates is something the White House surely applauds.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauds
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In Margo's Got Money Troubles, Elle Fanning plays a promising first-year student at a California community college whose professor praises her work, has an affair with her, gets her pregnant, then ghosts her.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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Parent praises bus driver Parents said that in the moments before the crash, the bus driver slowed down and began to pull over.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The game hails from indie studio Rebellion, which has teamed up with the Two Brothers label for the TV adaptation.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Scottish model, who hails from the town of Scone, is currently based in the United Kingdom and is represented by Brand Model Management.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Like all other private and public enterprises in Germany, these guilds now began their meetings with anthems and Hitler salutes.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
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Each shows a helicopter hovering alongside his swimming pool while the entertainer claps, salutes and raises his fist in the air.—
Travis Loller,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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The report commends the steps that Mayor Mike Johnston and the city have taken to reduce homelessness and bolster tourism downtown.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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Prince Andrew regrets his association with Epstein, and commends the bravery of Ms Giuffre and other survivors in standing up for themselves and others.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Applauds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauds. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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