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as in ovation
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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as in accolade
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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Recent Examples of applause
The room immediately erupted in applause and then standing ovation.
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B.g. White, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2025
The answer then arrived at Star Wars Celebration in April 2023, when Ridley walked onstage to a rapturous applause, confirming her return as Rey in Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s Star Wars: New Jedi Order.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
To raucous applause, Miss Chi strutted through a crowd of more than 300 students to sit in conversation with Cruel.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 14 Feb. 2025
The dissolve to a commercial break a moment later was silent, with no applause; the discourse the following week was predictably berserk.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
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B.g. White, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2025
The answer then arrived at Star Wars Celebration in April 2023, when Ridley walked onstage to a rapturous applause, confirming her return as Rey in Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s Star Wars: New Jedi Order.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
To raucous applause, Miss Chi strutted through a crowd of more than 300 students to sit in conversation with Cruel.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 14 Feb. 2025
The dissolve to a commercial break a moment later was silent, with no applause; the discourse the following week was predictably berserk.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applause
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Love -- who missed the Heat’s two games in Cleveland last season because of personal reasons and a heel injury -- received a loud ovation before the game and then was honored with a tribute video during the first timeout, drawing another standing ovation.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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In his first game back since leaving the Cavaliers for the Heat in February 2023 on the buyout market, Kevin Love not only received a rousing ovation when announced with the Heat starters, but an even louder one when a video tribute was played during the game’s first timeout.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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And then there were the accolades—namely back-to-back AD100 honors and being named House & Garden’s 2024 Interior Designer of the Year.—
Mel Studach,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2025
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Get to know the pair with a complete relationship timeline, starting with the latest: 2025 Saldaña wins several prestigious accolades for her work in Emilia Perez, with Marco accompanying her to events including the 2025 Academy Awards.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
3 Mar. 2025
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Another shot at glory Other changes introduced on Starship Version 2 include redesigned forward flaps, which are smaller and closer to the tip of the ship's nose to better protect them from the scorching heat of reentry.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
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Posey plans to use a mixture of scouting, advanced metrics and personal experience to try to return the Giants to glory.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Song’s Past Lives, also released by A24 and starring Greta Lee and Teo Yoo, debuted to critical acclaim in 2023, getting two Oscar nods including best picture.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Mar. 2025
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Since then, he’s only gone on to greater acclaim, even if his movies have grown far less interesting.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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However, credit bureau reports alone don’t provide enough information to verify potential customers’ identities.—
James Bruni,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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There is a big psychological difference for donors between a 100% tax credit and a 70% credit, the experts said.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
5 Mar. 2025
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The film’s non-linear narrative has drawn praise from critics in Spain and abroad.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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Neither general manager Alex Anthopoulos nor manager Brian Snitker would commit to that course Tuesday but both sang the praises of the player, the top freshman in the Atlanta camp.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Texas Democrat Al Green takes the honor for at least trying to cause some good trouble, by shaking his cane at the president before being kicked out at the order of Speaker Mike Johnson.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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Being included in their assortment is truly an honor.—
Thomas Waller,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Applause.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applause. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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