applause
Example Sentences
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"Rain is a sign of God's blessing," the pope declared in Spanish, prompting raucous cheers and applause.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
There are no penalties for being at the bottom, but those at the top get a round of applause in Slack, and sometimes a gift card.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
The club held a minute applause for the teenager and a football shirt was signed in his memory.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
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
Mrs. Apple, suddenly in possession of her voice, shouted the rest of the quote, and earned a smattering of applause for it, too.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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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