APPLAUDING Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

applauding 1 of 2

adjective

as in positive

expressing approval a student encouraged by his teacher's applauding comments

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applauding

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verb

present participle of applaud

as in praising

to declare enthusiastic approval of I applaud your decision to take that advanced course

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Recent Examples of applauding

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Chelsea supporters at Craven Cottage responded by applauding Fernandez and singing his name. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Local officials posed around the giant baby blue ceremonial check, applauding as the mayor positioned it on an easel in view of the television cameras. — Tamar Hallerman, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026 The audience, which was heavily pro-Bass, eventually started applauding more and more of Raman’s responses. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Leaders of several similar operations including Masonicare in Wallingford, Duncaster in Bloomfield and Elim Park in Hamden joined Fairview officials in applauding its growth. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026 Taylor Swift's fans were quick to react to the change on social media, applauding whatever maneuvers Swift engaged in to curtail the use of her work. — Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 9 Aug. 2026 Before guests began eating dinner, Weijia Jiang, president of the White House Correspondents' Association delivered an impassioned speech condemning political violence and applauding attendants bravery after the shooting at the April event. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 24 July 2026 Paul appeared to take the joke in stride, laughing and applauding as cameras cut to him in the crowd. — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026 The royals were captive spectators, standing and applauding the athletes. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauding

Adjective

On Thursday local time, Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee stated in an interview with CNBC that while the latest PCE inflation report delivered positive signals, overall price pressures remain elevated.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Sanders tested positive for alcohol consumption on a portable device and performed poorly on the field sobriety test, the complaint says.

— Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of positive

Verb

While praising Green’s composure, accuracy, consistency and feel, Westlake coach Rick Clausen also singled out the offensive line.

— Joel Beers, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Yiannopoulos also continued to have his eye on national politics, working on the 2024 presidential campaign of Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, who fell from grace after praising Adolf Hitler and making a series of antisemitic comments.

— Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of praising

Adjective

Sulfolane has received less favorable assessments under more recent solvent-selection guidance, including concerns around reproductive toxicity.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
That, coupled with a favorable schedule featuring home games against TCU, BYU, Baylor, Arizona State and Iowa State, should help the Knights become bowl-eligible for the first time since the 2023 season.

— Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of favorable

Verb

The San Francisco ride-hailing company has added the new feature to its teen accounts program, designed to ensure safety and transparency when younger riders are traveling alone.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Prices will compare to other ride-hailing services, Bonelli said, and could change based on demand.

— Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of hailing

Verb

Before saluting the judges, Rivera embraced her coach Anna Liukin for a long-winded hug.

— Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Following Wednesday's funeral service, firefighters and residents lined roadways and overpasses, many saluting as police vehicles escorted a procession of five white hearses.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 30 July 2026

Definition of saluting

Adjective

Din-Mbuh, a senior defensive tackle from Aledo, was appreciative of playing in front of hometown fans on an international stage and also had a message for the Tar Heels.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
Residents, even those appreciative for Congresswoman Frederica Wilson’s 15-year tenure, are ready for a change.

— Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Definition of appreciative

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