as in praised
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I applaud your decision to take that advanced course
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Recent Examples of applauded
Several applauded Clark’s transparency and sincerity.
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Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Trump has been applauded by Israelis and Palestinians, as well as world leaders, for his efforts.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
As a helicopter carrying hostages to the Ichilov hospital flew overhead, crowds cheered, applauded and waved flags.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
This group of Blue Jackets, who have faced more than their share of tough times and tragedy in recent years, applauded as Jenner held the cap high in the air with his final words.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
In fact, marijuana businesses applauded DeWine's order.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2025
The Air Line Pilots Association, the largest airline pilot’s union in the world, applauded the decision.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
While many applauded the boldness of the song, others questioned why Waterboer delivered it with such intensity.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … 'KIND OF CONVINCED' – Professors at Ivy League school applauded action plan involving potential violence.
—FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Trump has been applauded by Israelis and Palestinians, as well as world leaders, for his efforts.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
As a helicopter carrying hostages to the Ichilov hospital flew overhead, crowds cheered, applauded and waved flags.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
This group of Blue Jackets, who have faced more than their share of tough times and tragedy in recent years, applauded as Jenner held the cap high in the air with his final words.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
In fact, marijuana businesses applauded DeWine's order.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2025
The Air Line Pilots Association, the largest airline pilot’s union in the world, applauded the decision.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
While many applauded the boldness of the song, others questioned why Waterboer delivered it with such intensity.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … 'KIND OF CONVINCED' – Professors at Ivy League school applauded action plan involving potential violence.
—FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauded
Verb
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Cornelia joined the pair towards the end of their dance, which delighted judge Kym, who praised the way the trio kicked off the night.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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Judges praised the emotional depth and technical growth of the performance.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kathryn Bigelow is justly hailed as a great action filmmaker.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2025
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Fleet Command was hailed as a refreshing and unique take on sci-fi strategy games in 2009 due to its bold mix of 4X, tower defense, and traditional RTS elements.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Great teams lose every Sunday, yet the consistency displayed by the Eagles being led by Hurts is to be commended.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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In a press release, the company commended the work of Söderström and Norström, who became co-Presidents of Spotify in 2023, calling this a development that solidifies the company's new leadership structure.—
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Applauded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauded. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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