applause

Example Sentences

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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

As applause for her previous number, “Please, Please, Please,” faded and Carpenter sat down at the piano for her next number, someone in the crowd suddenly let out a loud trill.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 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

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

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