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clapping

NOUN
acclaim
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acclamation applause commendation kudos praise rave recognition
STRONG
PR acknowledgment approbation celebration cheering eulogizing exaltation honor plaudits puff strokes stroking
WEAK
pat on the back pat on the head pumping up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
blame censure criticism disapproval
STRONG
condemnation debasement denunciation humiliation
WEAK
beratement jeering vituperation
NOUN
plaudits
Synonyms
STRONG
acclaim acclamation accolade cheering cheers commendation hand hurrahs kudos ovation praise raves rooting
WEAK
big hand laudation stamping standing ovation
Antonyms
STRONG
blame censure criticism disapproval silence

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Dallas Wing guard Paige Bueckers and Golden State Valkyries forward Janelle Salaün are among the other players who have been assessed technical fouls this season for clapping after a play.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

“I wanted her to feel like, ‘Mom, look at all these people that are clapping for you.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Instead of clapping, his speech prompted loud boos.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Curtis Jones replied with a clapping emoji, while striker Hugo Ekitike posted a handshaking emoji.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Divide the class into four equal parts, one group chanting and clapping the “melody” rhythm and the other three chanting and clapping the ostinati.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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