applause

noun

ap·plause ə-ˈplȯz

Synonyms of applause next

: marked commendation : acclaim

the kind of applause every really creative writer wants—

Robert Tallant

: approval publicly expressed (as by clapping the hands)

a round of applause

Examples of applause in a Sentence

The announcement was greeted with applause and cheers. 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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When most of Tammy Faye’s numbers reached their big finishes, the audience around me produced awkward bursts of lukewarm applause. —

Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024 Page said, which was met with applause from the community members at the meeting. —

Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024 Phan said in addition to feeling embarrassed by all of the applause, Wudtke was shocked. —

Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024 Stepping out from behind the mirror, Harris linked with Rudolph while applause drowned out Harris’ lines. —

Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for applause