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
Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Jeff Bezos is applauding his fiancée Lauren Sánchez for her eventful year!
—Charna Flam, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Chen responded by applauding the politician’s work.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
General Motors has made a series of moves in recent months to quietly restructure its business to be as agile as possible going into a wildly uncertain 2025, and analysts said the market should be applauding it.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Again, folks, sit down and stop applauding.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
There’s always somebody at the bottom trying to tear you down, and everybody else at the top is applauding.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
But the Facebook clip doesn't show the European Parliament applauding this decision.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Commenters on Reddit were quick to voice their opinions, many applauding the man for standing his ground and not succumbing to his ex's demands.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
Join us in applauding this young hero.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Jeff Bezos is applauding his fiancée Lauren Sánchez for her eventful year!
—Charna Flam, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Chen responded by applauding the politician’s work.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
General Motors has made a series of moves in recent months to quietly restructure its business to be as agile as possible going into a wildly uncertain 2025, and analysts said the market should be applauding it.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Again, folks, sit down and stop applauding.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
There’s always somebody at the bottom trying to tear you down, and everybody else at the top is applauding.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
But the Facebook clip doesn't show the European Parliament applauding this decision.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Commenters on Reddit were quick to voice their opinions, many applauding the man for standing his ground and not succumbing to his ex's demands.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauding
Adjective
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Stamford Bridge has not had a positive atmosphere for a game like this since before Christmas.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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These allergic symptoms—combined with a history of tick bites and a positive blood test for IgE—lead to a diagnosis.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Negotiate favorable purchase prices, set competitive rental rates and minimize vacancy periods through effective property management.—
Ryan Barone,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The assumption is the Wolves won’t be able to do that in each of their final five games, even with one of the league’s most favorable remaining schedules.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Fishing fleets hailing mostly from East Asia and Europe are plundering the southwest Indian Ocean, which spans from Kenya to the South African coast and includes Madagascar's waters.—
Sira Thierij,
NPR,
26 Dec. 2024
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Some ride-hailing companies, even those managing millions of trips monthly, still rely on manual spreadsheets to track competitor pricing.—
Mohit Prateek,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Shorts are the only categories whose winners are ineligible for best picture, acting, screenplay or any other major Oscar, due to their length.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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After a week full of monstrous swings, the S&P 500 posted its best weekly performance since November 23, while the Nasdaq saw its best week since November 2022, according to the financial data firm FactSet.—
Anne Marie Drummond Lee,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Not everyone is appreciative of the government actions.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Apr. 2025
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Shifting your mindset can help release unnecessary resentment and foster a more balanced, appreciative view of your relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The political scientist Francis Fukuyama gave it an approving notice in Foreign Affairs, and, a year after it was published, the head of the libertarian Cato Institute invited Scott to address its annual convention, much to his dismay.—
Nikil Saval,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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By prioritizing the following steps, companies can get the most out of their affiliate marketing program: Establish A Vetting Process For Publishers: Reviewing and approving applications is a time-consuming, yet crucial, process for brands to ensure a publisher is well-suited for their program.—
Lisa Maynard,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 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
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“Applauding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauding. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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