applause
Example Sentences
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That redemption arc was met with rapturous applause.
From Slate • May 20, 2026
The audience gives a round of applause after the premiere of “Choo Choo Revue.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
About an hour later, the princess emerged to even louder applause, waving again, before disappearing off to the next stage of her trip.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Conway drew sustained applause from spectators at the hearing, where Hawks, the boutique owner, stood to show her support.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
There was loud applause for the Abbot’s heartening words, but Constance was not convinced.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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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