as in to praise
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I applaud your decision to take that advanced course
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Recent Examples of applaud
The crowd applauded, but that’s not an approach that seems to have the backing of retail crime experts.
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Evan Clark, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
For some observers, all this has been reason enough to applaud Musk’s takeover as a master class in corporate efficiency.
—Simon Shuster, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
Bruno applauded their chemistry and commended Danny for showing improvement at every level.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
Squibb, who is in the awards race this year for Thelma, was among those in the audience applauding Taylor.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applaud
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Sony Wireless Premium Noise-Canceling Headphones Shoppers on Amazon praise these noise-canceling headphones for their exceptional sound quality, great battery life, and comfortable wear.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Quite a few commenters praised the bride's brother for supporting his sister and being a voice of reason.Erin Clack, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Exhibitors totalled 1,950 and hailed from a total of 36 countries.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 28 Nov. 2024
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Both women are being hailed for their performances in the Jon Chu directed musical.Lisa Respers France, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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Little commended the team for doing so then in an X post.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
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Steichen commended Richardson for his poise on a day when the Colts were far from performing their best.James Boyd, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Other officers on roadsides, and civilians along the route, saluted or held their hands over their hearts.Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Spotlight on film masters Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger The Oriental Theatre salutes influential film masters Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger in November.Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Applaud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaud. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
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