applause

Example Sentences

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He walked off to a round of applause from the crowd, but he didn’t notice.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

News of millennial feminism’s demise has been met with much applause.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

In a move advocates hailed as a step towards healing and possible reparations, the resolution was adopted to applause by a vote of 123 in favor, three against and 52 abstentions.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The crowd erupted in the loudest applause of the evening.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

He was lifted up the stairs and deposited at the top, and the applause rang out again.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro