applause
Example Sentences
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He walked off to a round of applause from the crowd, but he didn’t notice.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 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
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
He held up a shiny trophy, and the crowd broke out in rowdy applause.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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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