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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

Example Sentences

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Some on social media have called Cohen’s TV antics a stunt, while others have applauded it as genius marketing.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Tucci’s endearingly steadfast Nigel is finally applauded for his years of service to Runway, and I was dismayed to find myself rolling my eyes at how corny the moment felt.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

State media regularly applauded citizens who, amid earthquakes or floods, laid down their lives to protect sacred images of Kim Il Sung.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

He was later approached by police officers who told him he was being put under arrest, before carrying him away from the demonstration as other protesters cheered and applauded.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

And then he applauded as fast as he could and a great cascade of papers filled the air.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster