Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

applaud

[uh-plawd] / əˈplɔd /


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.

See Examples For:

Sanchez echoed Macron's comments, saying if the UK asks to rejoin "then of course Spain would applaud it and open its arms again to a brotherly people".

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

"In America they applaud people who create wealth," he said.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

It’s not as easy as it seems, especially for someone you love, and I applaud you for that.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026

“Every now and then,” Cardinals scouting director Randy Flores said, “you just pause and applaud the history of the moment.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

There is a certain inflection of voice and body language that signals a crowd to applaud.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

Laura Webb, a project director at the nonprofit North Carolina Justice Center, applauds the county’s plan, whatever its reason.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

“Kars4Kids applauds today’s court ruling allowing its ads to continue airing in California while the appeals process continues,” a spokesperson for Kars4Kids said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026

Most researchers in the green electronics field are searching for alternatives to the rare and expensive materials used in electronic circuitry, so Santato applauds Nair and the team for targeting the underlying circuit board instead.

From Science Magazine ● Nov. 24, 2024

Another viral tweet defending Roan stated, "Chappell Roan is entering the industry with a sense of self-worth that everybody applauds in other women as long as they endure mistreatment for a decade before developing it."

From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2024

When she wins, he applauds her, and he applauds Sophie, too.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

At the final session of parliament in July, MPs stood and applauded as the speaker of the house chanted repeatedly:

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Many in the audience laughed and applauded, when they should have gasped or moaned.

From Slate ● Sep. 10, 2026

Video published by the Russian government showed trucks from both sides crossing the bridge, as crowds lining the road applauded.

From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026

After Savery finished her victim impact statement, a handful of other victims and observers in the courtroom applauded.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026

“Say, why don’t you wrap a bandage around me for effect ?” “That sounds like a splendid idea,” applauded the doctor.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

The old halls offered a collective, interactive experience, with fans applauding at the hero's entrance, clapping to romantic songs and shouting at dramatic twists.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

In his review for The Wrap, William Bibbiani, external described it as the strongest entry in Holland's Spider-Man series, applauding its emotional focus and character-driven storytelling, and praising its "wonderful, propulsive quality".

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

She emerged from the weekend with half the media world and a chorus of Hollywood celebrities wildly applauding her bravery.

From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026

Most players who have toiled in the minor league system debut in front of applauding friends and family.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026

Every man in the room was secretly applauding Adam Cruff’s declaration of independence.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare




Vocabulary lists containing applaud


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training