applause
Example Sentences
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After a recent rewatch, however, David said he thought it was “pretty good,” to a round of applause from the audience.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
We got back to rounds of applause from our colleagues for surviving.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
The judges' scorecards told the story, as Price was declared the winner to rapturous applause with scores of 99-91, 98-92 and 98-92.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
News of millennial feminism’s demise has been met with much applause.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026
The applause sign flashed, Arletta laughed, the audience clapped, and she moved on.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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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