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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Lawmakers should be applauded for their bipartisan efforts in passing this bill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Although members of the parent-led Schools Beyond Screens applauded the policy, they expressed concern over the district’s decision to increase screen time for second- through fifth-graders.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

Multiple industry sources applauded the move, saying it keeps Fox focused on data and live programming rather than vast content libraries — something that rival streamers like Disney+

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

He urged "those who organise death routes, traffic in human beings" to "stop and repent", raising his voice for emphasis as the crowd applauded.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

When I finally got up, some of the crowd applauded.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

applauded

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