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
Or will voters decide Kamala Harris ought to be the nation’s first woman to take up office in the Oval Office, a candidate who didn’t win a single primary yet landed at the top of her party’s ticket by acclamation.
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Staff and Wire Reports, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
If Biden decides not to run, Vice President Kamala Harris would be the overwhelming favorite to become the Democratic nominee, although whether that would come by acclamation or only after some form of competition remained unclear.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2024
The delegates shouted their approval of the platform on Monday, by acclamation.
—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
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Staff and Wire Reports, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
If Biden decides not to run, Vice President Kamala Harris would be the overwhelming favorite to become the Democratic nominee, although whether that would come by acclamation or only after some form of competition remained unclear.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2024
The delegates shouted their approval of the platform on Monday, by acclamation.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclamation
Noun
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With Mike Witcher on dobro and Ethan Ballinger on mandolin, guitar, and harmony vocals, the Luke Bulla Trio gave a commanding performance that well-deserved its standing ovations, the news release stated.—
Del Mar Foundation,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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Erivo capped off the emotional number, which earned a roaring standing ovation, with her now-viral belting riff.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Hand clapping is ubiquitous behavior for humans across time and cultures, serving many different purposes: to signify approval with applause, for instance, or to keep time to music.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
12 Mar. 2025
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Spellbound audiences burst into spontaneous applause.—
Thomas Doherty,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
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Flagg already was considered the likely No. 1 pick even before the 6-foot-9 swingman backed up the acclaim accompanying his arrival on campus by emerging as a national player of the year front-runner his freshman season.—
Steve Megargee,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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The show, which hit number one on Netflix after its release, has received widespread acclaim for its writing, directing, and performances—including from Cooper.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Acclamation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclamation. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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