APPLAUSES Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

applauses

noun

plural of applause

as in ovations

enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval a design for a memorial for the victims of the attack that has received nothing but applause from officials, commentators, and the general public

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as in accolades

public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement a heroic effort by the fire department that deserves the applause of everyone in the city

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Recent Examples of applauses The movie was met with multiple mid-screening applauses as the crowd went wild for all the kaiju mayhem on screen. — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026 Coco continued to draw applauses and laughs while talking about women showing up to church in high heels and lace. — Dana Afana, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025

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Noun

The notices, the standing ovations, the awards buzz — all of it represents a stunning reversal of fortune for Guadagnino after the Amazon debacle in June.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Pete Alonso received multiple ovations in his return to Citi Field before Monday night’s game even began.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of ovations

Noun

The first Chinese singer to appear on IFPI’s annual Global Digital Singles Chart, and the recipient of numerous accolades including Billboard’s Women in Music Global Force Award, Tia has steadily strengthened her international presence.

— Billboard China, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
Ditka's illustrious career and numerous accolades speak for themselves, but his stories and lasting impact will be remembered for generations.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of accolades

Noun

In 2021, Leoni launched her own label, Quira, which quickly gained critical acclaim and became a 2023 LVMH Prize finalist.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Rather than accept his acclaim, a boozy Lee gets on stage and immediately tears into the crowd for being sellouts.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of acclaim

Noun

Eva Marie Saint, a revered actress whose two preeminent performances — On the Waterfront and North by Northwest — encapsulated the glories of the 1950s’ Hollywood studio system, died on Tuesday.

— Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
The glories of some former age may be lamented, and our sympathies directed to parties judged righteous or wronged.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of glories

Noun

Among his official honors, he was named an officer of the French Order of Merit for his services to fashion by French President Emmanuel Macron last year.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Just a week after earning C-USA Special Teams Player of the Week honors by converting all five field-goal attempts, kicker Robert Czeremcha missed twice, including a potential game-tying kick at the end of regulation.

— Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

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