applause
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
After a recent rewatch, however, David said he thought it was “pretty good,” to a round of applause from the audience.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
There are no penalties for being at the bottom, but those at the top get a round of applause in Slack, and sometimes a gift card.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
When Trump praised Rubio during his State of the Union, the secretary mouthed “thank you,” placed a hand on his heart, and briefly stood to acknowledge the applause before ducking back into his seat.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
The chancellor's remarks did prompt some applause in the Bundestag, among his own MPs in the conservative CDU party as well as from lawmakers in the far-right AfD.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
Before signing off, she mentioned that SmartMart provided all the materials for the crafts, which was met with another explosion of applause and then straight to commercial.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
Vocabulary lists containing applause
Academy Awards, List 2
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Spelling Practice, Unit 3
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia, List 8
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
