applause

Example Sentences

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News of millennial feminism’s demise has been met with much applause.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 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

The crowd erupted in the loudest applause of the evening.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The crowd’s applause only grew as Anderson, admitting that he “blew it” in not acknowledging his cast for his previous directing win, looked over at the film’s breakout star, Infiniti, whose eyes welled.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

The applause sign flashed, Arletta laughed, the audience clapped, and she moved on.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry