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| acclaim |
to approve enthusiastically with or as if with loud applause or shouts. [3/4 definitions] |
| acclamation |
enthusiastic applause; loud expression of approval. [2 definitions] |
| curtain call |
an invitation, communicated by an audience's appreciative applause, for performers to return to the stage after a performance has ended. |
| éclat |
hearty applause or acclamation. [1/3 definitions] |
| hand |
a round of applause. [1/17 definitions] |
| ovation |
a prolonged or enthusiastic episode of applause for someone, as following a performance. |
| peal |
a loud prolonged noise, as of thunder, laughter, or applause. [1/5 definitions] |
| plaudit |
(often pl.) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| round |
an outburst, as of applause. [1/24 definitions] |
| salvo |
a sudden expression of appreciation, such as applause, cheers, or praise. [1/3 definitions] |
| show-stopper |
a performer or part of a performance that stops, or is expected to stop, the progress of a show because of prolonged applause. |
| steal one's thunder |
to gain the attention, praise, or applause that someone else expected to receive. |
| take a bow |
to come forward or stand up to receive applause, recognition, or commendation. |
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