applauded

ADJECTIVE

famous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acclaimed brilliant distinguished eminent excellent glorious grand great honored illustrious important influential leading memorable noted notorious outstanding powerful preeminent prominent recognized remarkable renowned splendid well-known

WEAK

august celebrated conspicuous elevated exalted extraordinary foremost high-profile imposing in limelight in spotlight lionized mighty much-publicized noble noteworthy of note peerless reputable signal talked about

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad common contemptible inconspicuous ineffective infamous inferior insignificant little low normal obscure ordinary poor powerless regular small stupid typical unimportant unimpressive unknown unnoteworthy unremarkable usual weak

WEAK

unnotable

ADJECTIVE

thanked

Synonyms

STRONG

acknowledged appreciated blessed lauded praised recognized

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Applauded before kick-off, Frank was even presented with a gift bag by one Brentford fan.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

Applauded off at half-time, Villa carried on where they left off and struck twice in the first 15 minutes of the second half.

From The Guardian • Apr. 29, 2013

Applauded in the West as a victory for the international coalition, the operation has been celebrated by Kandahar Talibs as an American failure.

From Time Magazine Archive

Applauded sporadically by obsequious Soviet diplomats and reporters, Karmal tried to turn aside tough questions from Western correspondents with bluster and even downright lies.

From Time Magazine Archive

Applauded by select publics, courted in her dressing-room by celebrated men and women, Leonora began to find Salvatti's tyranny unbearable.

From The Torrent Entre Naranjos by Goldberg, Isaac

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