prolonged applause

Frequency: 7.08.1 per million words

Applause that continues for a long time.

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Examples (10)

  • The pianist's stunning performance was met with prolonged applause.
  • After her inaugural speech, the new president received prolonged applause.
  • The actors took their final bows to the sound of prolonged applause.
  • His groundbreaking research earned him prolonged applause from his peers.
  • It was such a moving film that the credits rolled over prolonged applause.
  • The retiring CEO's farewell address was followed by prolonged applause and a standing ovation.
  • Every time the skater landed a perfect jump, the stadium erupted in prolonged applause.
  • The rescue team was greeted with prolonged applause upon their safe return.
  • The conductor had to wait for the prolonged applause to subside before beginning the encore.
  • Such an emotional speech had never before drawn such prolonged applause at the conference.