applause
Example Sentences
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Fairey was forthcoming about his opinions on art, politics and technology, drawing applause at one point for saying that using AI in art is not something to be afraid of.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
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
In a move advocates hailed as a step towards healing and possible reparations, the resolution was adopted to applause by a vote of 123 in favor, three against and 52 abstentions.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
At one point in the evening, each of those fans suddenly becomes a small bird, until flocks of them loop the theater to uproarious applause.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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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