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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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“I wanted her to feel like, ‘Mom, look at all these people that are clapping for you.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Curtis Jones replied with a clapping emoji, while striker Hugo Ekitike posted a handshaking emoji.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

I was genuinely grateful, and yet … it was like coming out of a lake after nearly drowning to be met with clapping that you are alive.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Dancers bounced to the sound of BTS on an avenue in Mexico City, clapping and screaming at a pep rally kicking off a string of concerts by the South Korean superstars.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Kids were jumping up and down and clapping and hollering, “Go, Eugene! Go, Eugene!” and then, “Go, Hammerhead! Go, Hammerhead!”

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson

clapping

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