applause

Example Sentences

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Of course there is always performative applause at the annual speech, regardless of party.

From Salon

Awards ceremonies often have microphones placed at various spots around the auditorium, to pick up ambient crowd noise as well as applause and cheering.

From BBC

Those in the audience erupted in applause and chants of U-S-A.

From BBC

The South Korean was hooked moments later, looking frustrated to be hauled off with just minutes remaining despite the hearty applause.

From Barron's

“The entire room exploded in applause because we were so delighted they came back.”

From Los Angeles Times