applause
Example Sentences
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At my installation Mass, one of the strongest moments of applause came when I spoke about working with all people of goodwill for the common good.
The action is punctuated by booming sound effects — canned applause, the “wah-wah” of a sad trombone and a hyperactive electronic buzzer, among them — coming from a trigger-happy soundboard operator behind the coffee counter.
From Los Angeles Times
When asked for a response to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, he said "grub" which drew applause from the audience.
From BBC
The remark drew thunderous applause before the joint session of the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times
A Venezuelan dissident sprung from prison surprised his niece in the gallery, to applause.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
