as in praises
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I applaud your decision to take that advanced course
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Recent Examples of applauds
In a confessional, Cheyenne applauds Zach's willingness to go through this process.
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Little applauds compromise on Medicaid Little’s signature was the final step in a monthslong debate over the future of the state’s Medicaid expansion program.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Mar. 2025
Whenever your adversary applauds you, stop and reassess.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Behind him, Valentino next to him, stands and applauds Musk.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
The audience applauds again at the 56-second mark, still before hearing a single traditional punchline.
—John Roy, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2025
Only 35 seconds into the bit — when no joke has yet been told — the crowd applauds just to signal their delight at the situation, and Larson’s acting here is masterfully simple.
—John Roy, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2025
Gary Bucciarelli, a wildlife biologist with the University of California at Davis, applauds the brigade's work.
—Stephanie O'Neill, NPR, 26 Jan. 2025
Nichols applauds the team’s methods.
—Byelizabeth Pennisi, science.org, 13 Jan. 2025
Angela Andaloro, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Little applauds compromise on Medicaid Little’s signature was the final step in a monthslong debate over the future of the state’s Medicaid expansion program.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Mar. 2025
Whenever your adversary applauds you, stop and reassess.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Behind him, Valentino next to him, stands and applauds Musk.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
The audience applauds again at the 56-second mark, still before hearing a single traditional punchline.
—John Roy, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2025
Only 35 seconds into the bit — when no joke has yet been told — the crowd applauds just to signal their delight at the situation, and Larson’s acting here is masterfully simple.
—John Roy, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2025
Gary Bucciarelli, a wildlife biologist with the University of California at Davis, applauds the brigade's work.
—Stephanie O'Neill, NPR, 26 Jan. 2025
Nichols applauds the team’s methods.
—Byelizabeth Pennisi, science.org, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Applauds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauds. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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