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acclamation

noun as in enthusiastic expression of approval

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He couldn't live with the fact that even though he had technically won the election, it was not by popular acclamation.

From Salon

The role is partly ceremonial — Mainelli’s election in November was conducted by acclamation and was followed by a 3-mile procession, with floats, marching bands and a gold State Coach.

The polling in New Hampshire, which is set to vote next week, suggests that voters there are not prepared to nominate Trump by acclamation either.

From Salon

“Phenomenal” is a raunchy acclamation of lust and self-love, rapped and sung over springy, changeable Latin jazz grooves.

The Buzz Gang’s first pass at the best-picture race mixes personal picks and perceived slam dunks by acclamation, this summer’s “Barbenheimer” phenomenon among them.

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