as in ovation
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
the young piano prodigy has received acclamation from audiences worldwide
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Recent Examples of acclamation
The delegates shouted their approval of the platform on Monday, by acclamation.
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Susan Page, USA TODAY, 17 July 2024
Vance's nomination will not get a roll call vote and will instead be approved by acclamation.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 16 July 2024
The bill will then be subjected to a third and final vote by acclamation on the floor of the house.
—Fox News, 25 June 2024
But no crescendo of acclamation greeted Modi’s swearing in on June 10.
—Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2024
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Susan Page, USA TODAY, 17 July 2024
Vance's nomination will not get a roll call vote and will instead be approved by acclamation.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 16 July 2024
The bill will then be subjected to a third and final vote by acclamation on the floor of the house.
—Fox News, 25 June 2024
But no crescendo of acclamation greeted Modi’s swearing in on June 10.
—Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclamation
Noun
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Republicans gave a standing ovation in the chamber when Vice President Harris, who lost the election, announced Trump’s official victory.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
7 Jan. 2025
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Lawmakers applauded when electors were announced for their respective candidates, but when Harris announced Trump's victory, both sides gave a standing ovation.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
6 Jan. 2025
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The church members in attendance were also called to stand for applause as the pastor thanked them for making life pleasant for Carter in their church home.—
Shirleen Guerra | The Center Square,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
10 Jan. 2025
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The host then played a clip of Harris announcing her own votes from California to more applause.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2025
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Mikey Madison, riding high on acclaim for her buzz-worthy role in Anora, and Jessica Gunning, who took home a Golden Globe for her powerful performance in Baby Reindeer, were spotted chatting at the bar.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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Nikki Glaser earned widespread acclaim for her hosting duties at the 2025 Golden Globes, where her monologue poked fun at Diddy, Ben Affleck and Timothée Chalamet’s mustache.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Acclamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclamation. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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