applause
Example Sentences
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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
The announcement was greeted with sustained applause by Lib Dem MPs and activists in the Brighton conference centre.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Moss heard the applause first; then someone yelled out Reg’s name.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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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