applauded

Both Barrymore and Stewart smiled and laughed it off as the crowd applauded, but it definitely seemed clear that Stewart wasn't especially fond of Barrymore's classic "touchy-feely" interviewing style that's become a go-to penchant on the show.

When it ended, the audience stood and applauded — and kept applauding.

Some were worried the earlier announced changes would degrade or fundamentally alter the programs — while others applauded the relaxed admissions criteria as a step toward making them more accessible.

“Every time someone finished voting, everyone applauded,” she exclaimed.

But more than half of my classmates in the room leapt to their feet and applauded him as I turned my back to them and sauntered out into the night.