clapping

NOUN

acclaim

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acclamation applause commendation kudos praise rave recognition

STRONG

PR acknowledgment approbation celebration cheering eulogizing exaltation honor plaudits puff strokes stroking

WEAK

pat on the back pat on the head pumping up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blame censure criticism disapproval

STRONG

condemnation debasement denunciation humiliation

WEAK

beratement jeering vituperation

NOUN

plaudits

Synonyms

STRONG

acclaim acclamation accolade cheering cheers commendation hand hurrahs kudos ovation praise raves rooting

WEAK

big hand laudation stamping standing ovation

Antonyms

STRONG

blame censure criticism disapproval silence

Example Sentences

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But after about five minutes of cheering and clapping, Almodóvar didn’t know what to do.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

I was met by A.I. and people with celebration—emojis and clapping memes, “I’m so relieved,” and “You must be so happy.”

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Thoma Bravo, a longtime technology investor, and its founder Orlando Bravo have been clapping back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

When I took the first wicket everyone was clapping and some of the guys said they'd like to see the 'Monty celebration'.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Their clapping was joined by the sudden rustling of wings overhead.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

clapping

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