Applause
Applause noun - Enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval.
Usage example: a design for a memorial for the victims of the attack that has received nothing but applause from officials, commentators, and the general public
Cheering
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- approval and applause
- approval and cheering
- praise and applause
- praise and cheering
- acclaim and applause
- acclaim and cheering
- compliment and applause
- compliment and cheering
- cheer and applause
- cheer and cheering
- commendation and applause
- commendation and cheering
- tribute and applause
- tribute and cheering
Both words in one sentence
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Some of the funniest bits in the show are Conan acknowledging quirky members of the studio audience, or gauging the amount of applause/cheering they provide.
Source: Series / Conan -
Raphael's joke weapon, the Cane, actually produces cheering and applause when he successfully hits with it.
Source: Nerf Arm - Used in Michael Jackson's "Beat It", where the dancing gang members, led by Jackson, are drowned out by applause and cheering.
Source: On a Soundstage All Along
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