applause

[uh-plawz] / əˈplɔz /

NOUN

clapping; expression of approval

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acclaim accolade kudos ovation praise standing ovation

STRONG

acclamation approbation cheering cheers commendation hand hurrahs plaudits rooting round

WEAK

big hand bring down the house eulogizing hand-clapping laudation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blame criticism

STRONG

disapproval

WEAK

silence

Example Sentences

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News of millennial feminism’s demise has been met with much applause.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Woodland received a warm reception from the crowd down the stretch, which turned to rapturous applause and chants of "Gary, Gary" as he sank his putt for victory.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

There was applause from guests in the East Room of the White House, who included French first lady Brigitte Macron.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The crowd erupted in the loudest applause of the evening.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

There’s a round of applause and whoops and cheers, and then everyone’s in on the chant: WE DID IT!

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

Vocabulary lists containing applause

Academy Awards, List 2

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Spelling Practice, Unit 3

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"One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia, List 8

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