applause
Example Sentences
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Judging by the decibels of applause, everyone—from the cast and crew to the Ramp workforce to the “influencers group” to the rest of the attendees—seemed to agree.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026
The Canadian superstar took to the runway at the end of L'Oreal's annual show, emerging in a sleek black gown to rapturous applause at one of the fashion calendar's most glamorous openings.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
The museum has drawn loads of applause but also plenty of criticism, mostly for its lack of context via wall text, and for displaying art that not everyone agrees should be elevated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
The President then had to stop for applause, a rarity at the U.N.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Of a role, of her performance, of a crowd, of the applause...
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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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