applause
Example Sentences
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The closeted kid who felt empowered to come out during their showcase monologue, only to receive uproarious applause from the crowd.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Judging by the decibels of applause, everyone—from the cast and crew to the Ramp workforce to the “influencers group” to the rest of the attendees—seemed to agree.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026
That drew laughter and loud applause in court.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Silvana Armani, who worked alongside her uncle for four decades, was greeted with prolonged applause.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
Kerr gave an encore performance of “Spagoni the Toreador” for oldtimes’ sake, but the greatest applause of the evening went to James, who composed a song he performed for the occasion:
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
Vocabulary lists containing applause
Academy Awards, List 2
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Spelling Practice, Unit 3
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"One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia, List 8
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