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
Also; regardless if the Rockies are good or bad; shouldn’t they be applauded for bringing up prospects early and not pausing for a future control that might be meaningless?
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Dirk Nowitzki, in attendance, applauded him.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The banking industry has applauded Republican lawmakers for reversing the cap on overdraft fees.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
Indeed, the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and other education groups applauded the act’s introduction.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The timber industry applauded the new order.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Some users applauded Sidibe's take, agreeing that birthday parties for 1-year-olds are more for the guests than the child—and often a waste of money.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 7 Apr. 2025
The Republican National Committee, which intervened early on in the case, applauded the move and criticized Democrats for their rhetoric about the bill.
—Ashley Oliver, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2025
There are a few encouraging bright spots in the NAEP data, reflecting recent efforts by some states and districts to implement high-quality curricula and high-dosage tutoring to change the trajectory for their students, which should be applauded.
—Sari Factor, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Dirk Nowitzki, in attendance, applauded him.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The banking industry has applauded Republican lawmakers for reversing the cap on overdraft fees.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
Indeed, the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and other education groups applauded the act’s introduction.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The timber industry applauded the new order.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Some users applauded Sidibe's take, agreeing that birthday parties for 1-year-olds are more for the guests than the child—and often a waste of money.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 7 Apr. 2025
The Republican National Committee, which intervened early on in the case, applauded the move and criticized Democrats for their rhetoric about the bill.
—Ashley Oliver, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2025
There are a few encouraging bright spots in the NAEP data, reflecting recent efforts by some states and districts to implement high-quality curricula and high-dosage tutoring to change the trajectory for their students, which should be applauded.
—Sari Factor, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Applauded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauded. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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