as in positive
expressing approval
a student encouraged by his teacher's applauding comments
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as in praising
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I applaud your decision to take that advanced course
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Recent Examples of applauding
Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Jeff Bezos is applauding his fiancée Lauren Sánchez for her eventful year!
—Charna Flam, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Chen responded by applauding the politician’s work.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
General Motors has made a series of moves in recent months to quietly restructure its business to be as agile as possible going into a wildly uncertain 2025, and analysts said the market should be applauding it.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Again, folks, sit down and stop applauding.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
There’s always somebody at the bottom trying to tear you down, and everybody else at the top is applauding.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
But the Facebook clip doesn't show the European Parliament applauding this decision.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Commenters on Reddit were quick to voice their opinions, many applauding the man for standing his ground and not succumbing to his ex's demands.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Join us in applauding this young hero.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Jeff Bezos is applauding his fiancée Lauren Sánchez for her eventful year!
—Charna Flam, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Chen responded by applauding the politician’s work.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
General Motors has made a series of moves in recent months to quietly restructure its business to be as agile as possible going into a wildly uncertain 2025, and analysts said the market should be applauding it.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Again, folks, sit down and stop applauding.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
There’s always somebody at the bottom trying to tear you down, and everybody else at the top is applauding.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
But the Facebook clip doesn't show the European Parliament applauding this decision.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Commenters on Reddit were quick to voice their opinions, many applauding the man for standing his ground and not succumbing to his ex's demands.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauding
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Despite more positive reports in previous months, concerns remain about the economic outlook, leaving policymakers and businesses questioning whether the downturn in confidence will translate to slower growth in 2024.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The second-tier season so far has been one of learning and positive performances for the former Red Bull Salzburg midfielder, who signed from the Austrian outfit in summer 2022.Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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The complaints accuse PBMs, like CVS Caremark and OptumRx, of manipulating the system by demanding large rebates from drug manufacturers in exchange for favorable placement on formularies, which led to inflated drug prices for health plans.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Their remaining schedule until the new year is favorable.Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Dominant ride-hailing company Uber, for example, went into southeast Asia but was ultimately forced to sell its services to local operator Grab.Muraly Srinarayanathas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Ride-hailing companies take a city-specific approach.Mohit Prateek, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Shoes with good cushioning and substantial arch support can help take some pressure off your heels and alleviate that discomfort.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024
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The wireless earbuds offer pretty good sound quality and effective noise cancellation, though not quite as good as the second-gen AirPods Pro.Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Given her decades of experience in the kitchen and at the head of the table, the culinary icon knows a thing or two about being the most appreciative and thoughtful guest.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the podcast episode, Jase noted that the Robertson family is appreciative of the prayers and support being sent Phil's way.Janelle Ash, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The agreement did not go through the regular state contracting process, which typically features the governor and two other members of the Board of Public Works publicly vetting and approving contracts about every two weeks.Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 19 Nov. 2024
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With its double-layer construction, the Lassen provided our testers with enough wind protection to wear as an outer layer for sunny spring ski conditions, and garnered a few approving nods on the lodge deck after.Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
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The book was, beneath its judicious and even-handed surface, biased against Didion to an outrageous degree, and the book was, behind its admiring posture toward her, violent toward her.Lili Anolik, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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McMahon, for example, can write an admiring tribute to President Jimmy Carter one month and speak at the George W. Bush Presidential Center the next.Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Applauding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauding. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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