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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

The speech has been widely applauded for its diplomatic skill in encouraging US President Donald Trump to defend democratic values against aggressors in a "volatile world".

From BBC • May 2, 2026

At one rally she applauded the efforts of activists but stopped short of saying she would fight to defund school police.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

On social media this weekend, Trump applauded a picture of a map showing a conga line of vessels sailing to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

On cue, a smattering of city employees in the crowd cheered and applauded.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen