applause
Example Sentences
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Instead, she was hoisted onto the shoulders of social media and showered with virtual applause.
From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026
Residents who have seen little but death since twin earthquakes hit last Wednesday broke out in applause and shouted, “Gracias! Gracias!”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
Then White called his Third Man Records co-founder, “Minister Ben Swank,” onstage to perform the nuptials, and the pair said their “I do’s” to thunderous applause from the crowd.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
As the players emerged from the tunnel, applause rippled through the hall but not everyone joined in.
From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026
At the final round, the applause from the American audience appeared to be sincere and respectful, but privately, a plaintive cry went up among many of the chess players: “What’s wrong with American chess?”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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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