ACCLAMATION Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

acclamation

noun

ˌa-klə-ˈmā-shən

Definition of acclamation

as in ovation

enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval the young piano prodigy has received acclamation from audiences worldwide

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Recent Examples of acclamation In 2020, Republicans just nuked big chunks of their calendar and proclaimed their incumbent nearly by acclamation. — Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025 With no challengers present, delegates approved Flanagan’s endorsement by acclamation Saturday rather than ballots. — Twin Cities, 1 June 2026 However, to use the acclamation process HOAs must start their election activities at least 150 days before the election date, and many HOAs find planning that far ahead to be difficult. — Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026 Iranian diplomat Afsaneh Nadipour and Chinese Communist Party official Ren Yisheng were elected by acclamation as the new Asian representatives for the Advisory Committee of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Wednesday. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for acclamation

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Noun

Roberts doffed his cap in gratitude for a spirited postgame ovation from the fans here, almost all of them Dodgers fans.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
The ovation that erupted when Guzelimian walked out to introduce the festival’s closing concert was a fitting acknowledgment that golden-age concerts do not happen by themselves.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

Definition of ovation

Noun

But later that year, applause turned into discontent voiced in several closed session meetings.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026
Ohtani's 18th home run this season off reliever Matt Krook in the sixth landed on the grass hill behind the bullpens and drew the loudest applause.

— CBS News, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Definition of applause

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The brand launched yesterday to quick acclaim, already featured on Moda Operandi and celebrated at a launch party hosted by Karen Elson with Iman in attendance.

— Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
The idea is to help showcase films that received critical acclaim, but did not secure distribution or acquisition deals.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

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