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
Trump applauded the ruling from Trauger, who was appointed to his seat in 2016 by Tom Wolf, then-Democratic governor of Pennsylvania.
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Danny Amendola attacked his venomous Argentine tango with passion and the judges applauded his improvement.
—Calie Schepp, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Many have applauded the woman's reaction and sense of humor.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
However, social media has largely rallied behind Jason’s protective response, with many fans applauding him for standing up for his brother.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2024
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Danny Amendola attacked his venomous Argentine tango with passion and the judges applauded his improvement.
—Calie Schepp, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Many have applauded the woman's reaction and sense of humor.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
However, social media has largely rallied behind Jason’s protective response, with many fans applauding him for standing up for his brother.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2024
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Kentucky residents react to streaming issues on Netflix during Tyson-Paul fight Kentucky residents sounded off on social media about the fight, some complaining of the glitchy experience while others praised Tyson for lasting eight rounds before ultimately losing to Paul.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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Keke Palmer has a few great impressions in her repertoire, and can now add Nicki Minaj to the list, as the actress is being praised for her subtle impersonation of the rap star during her visit to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The pups and their peoples hail from 40 states, Washington, D.C., and five foreign countries.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Radha Blank is a Director, Playwright, TV Writer, Performer and proud Native New Yorker who The New York Times has hailed as a ‘brilliant filmmaker’.Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Bruno also commended the performance and its heat and sensuality.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
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The Fellow Travelers star also commended the rest of the cast, which includes Michelle Yeoh and Bowen Yang.Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Jackson wore a green jumpsuit and accessorized with pilot patches, saluting in one photo and posing back-to-back with Josiah in another.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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The 2024 show celebrates the Year of the Dragon, saluting a traditional symbol of good fortune in the Chinese zodiac.Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Applaud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaud. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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