1
as in ovations
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
a design for a memorial for the victims of the attack that has received nothing but applause from officials, commentators, and the general public
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2
as in accolades
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement
a heroic effort by the fire department that deserves the applause of everyone in the city
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Noun
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Finally, in regards to reports about the Colosseum crowd’s tepid response to stars or presentations, know that exhibitors in the room have never been a ferocious Cannes Film Festival crowd with standing ovations and whistling.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025 -
The ovations in 1966 went on forever, in a startling kind of release that even Bernstein, who certainly enjoyed acclaim, thought was a bit curious.—
David Denby,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Andre's achievements have earned him numerous accolades in his field.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Rebels featured the best defensive line south of Columbus, Ohio, and several players received high accolades.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Angélique Kidjo’s four-decade career has been marked by an unapologetic grace and global acclaim, with her 2025 Grammy nomination standing as a testament to the enduring success of authentic African artistry in the professional music world.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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And even that may not enable him to reach his previous level of acclaim.—
Curtis Bunn,
NBC news,
3 July 2025
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“Applauses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauses. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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