applauded

verb

past tense of applaud
as in praised
to declare enthusiastic approval of I applaud your decision to take that advanced course

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Recent Examples of applauded Mac Haddow of the American Kratom Association has applauded the DEA’s 7-OH ban but has also blamed irresponsible consumers for any deaths caused by natural kratom use. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026 Bryan’s on-stage statement immediately drew a lot of negative feedback from conservative fans, although there are pockets on the right that have come out against Israel’s actions in Gaza who applauded Bryan. — Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026 In a statement, Corene Kendrick, an American Civil Liberties Union attorney who represents prisoners in the lawsuit, applauded the court’s refusal to delay the takeover, also known as a receivership. — Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum visited Sable’s facilities in California – with Wright wearing a personalized company shirt – and applauded the company’s easing of crude shortages along the west coast. — Rachel Nostrant, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026 In response, many Reddit users surprisingly applauded the change. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2026 He also was applauded by many people for his actions on the sideline. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026 In July, the Whiteman Airport Coalition applauded Moreno for her important coverage of a brush fire. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 The group People Not Politicians Missouri, which sponsored the redistricting referendum, applauded the Supreme Court decisions that left the state court ruling in place. — David A. Lieb, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauded
  1. praised
  2. hailed
  3. saluted
  4. commended
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  • Republican lawmakers -- many of them in tough election contests where soaring fuel costs are driving voter anger -- praised the agreement.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • It was praised by criminal justice advocates as a step toward a new, more thoughtful approach to the court system.
    — Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of praised
Verb
  • Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Monday hailed down a tanker transiting the strait and ordered the ship to turn around or face attack, according to an incident report from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The passengers who halted the attack and helped regain control of the aircraft have been hailed as heroes in Israel.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of hailed
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  • Roberts saluted Díaz for working hard to get back to an uncertain assignment.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Duran Duran joins a small circle of acts who’ve been saluted by the Royal Mail with special stamp issues, AC/DC, The Who and Spice Girls among them.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of saluted
Verb
  • Several Israeli officials commended the bravery of those on board the plane.
    — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Chicago 7th Ward Alderman Greg Mitchell, the main speaker at the unveiling, commended West’s cultural contributions and her legacy as an educator during her tenure at Chicago State University.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of commended

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“Applauded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauded. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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