applause
Example Sentences
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When Trump praised Rubio during his State of the Union, the secretary mouthed “thank you,” placed a hand on his heart, and briefly stood to acknowledge the applause before ducking back into his seat.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
He walked off to a round of applause from the crowd, but he didn’t notice.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
That elicited a round of applause from others in the crowd.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
There was applause from guests in the East Room of the White House, who included French first lady Brigitte Macron.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
Mom and Dad exploded with cheers and applause, waking Fig from his peaceful slumber and sending him lumbering down the hall.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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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